SB 545 (2020): establishing a committee to study the safety of residents and employees in long-term care facilities.

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SB 545 (2020)

establishing a committee to study the safety of residents and employees in long-term care facilities.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0311s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0311s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2020 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 February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0311s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 14, 2020: Hearing: 01/14/2020, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0311s , 02/06/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0311s , AA, VV; 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0311s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/06/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 18, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/18/2020 10:30 am LOB 205
  • March 18, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 03/18/2020 11:00 am LOB 205
  • March 19, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/19/2020 10:00 am LOB 205
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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