HB 1538 (2020): creating a commission to develop and implement environmental education, outreach, and training programs and initiatives for qualified health care professionals relative to environmental toxins and health.
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HB 1538 (2020)
creating a commission to develop and implement environmental education, outreach, and training programs and initiatives for qualified health care professionals relative to environmental toxins and health.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 3, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 18 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. Jeffrey Salloway (D - Straf 5)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. Francesca Diggs (D - Graf 16)
- Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 202
- February 18, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- September 3, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 202
- February 18, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2020 10:00 am LOB 205
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 205
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 3, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/03/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/93480617681 - Executive Session to Follow
- October 6, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 18-0)