SB 86 (2019): establishing a commission to study programs for serving individuals with certain developmental and mental health disabilities.

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SB 86 (2019)

establishing a commission to study programs for serving individuals with certain developmental and mental health disabilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 269

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0607s). The committee's amendment (2019-0607s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-0739s), offered by Sen. Sherman, was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 25, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1664h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1664h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 6, 2019 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. On June 6, 2019 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On June 27, 2019 the House adopted the conference report (2551c) on a voice vote. On June 27, 2019 the Senate adopted the conference report (2019-2551c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 269 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2019, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 24, 2019, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 18, 2019, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-0607s and 2019-0739s — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1664h — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 27, 2019, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 27, 2019, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 19, 2019: Hearing: 02/19/2019, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0607s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0607s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2019-0739s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-0607s and 2019-0739s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 24, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/24/2019 11:30 am LOB 205
  • April 25, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
  • May 7, 2019: Executive Session: 05/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1664h for 05/23/2019 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 23, 2019: Amendment #2019-1664h : AA VV 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1664h: MA VV 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 6, 2019: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Weber): MA VV 06/06/2019
  • June 12, 2019: President Appoints: Senators Sherman, Fuller Clark, Gray; (In Recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 12, 2019: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Weber, MacKay, Nutter-Upham, Guthrie
  • June 18, 2019: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/18/2019, 11:00 am, Room 103, SH
  • June 20, 2019: Conference Committee Report #2019-2551c Filed 06/13/2019; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report 2551c: Adopted, VV 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report #2019-2551c , Adopted, VV; 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 269
  • July 24, 2019: I. Section 2 Effective 11/30/2019
  • July 24, 2019: II. Remainder Effective 07/19/2019

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