HB 1642-FN (2022): relative to lead testing in children.
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HB 1642-FN (2022)
relative to lead testing in children.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Children
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0443h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0443h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB1642 on Table” on a roll call 162–183, on a motion by Rep. Knirk. On February 17, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 213–131. On February 17, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2022 and March 21, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 23, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–10 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 31, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Chuck Grassie (D - Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jerry Knirk (D - Carr 3)
- Rep. Diane Langley (D - Hills 8)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 23)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Jacqueline Chretien (D - Hills 42)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2022, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- February 8, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- March 14, 2022, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- March 21, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 201-203
- March 23, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
Votes
- February 17, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 162, nays 183, failed
- February 17, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 213, nays 131, passed
- March 31, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/11/2022 10:15 am LOB 210-211
- February 8, 2022: Executive Session: 02/08/2022 09:30 am LOB 210-211
- February 9, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0443h (Vote 20-1; CC)
- February 17, 2022: Amendment #2022-0443h : AA VV 02/17/2022
- February 17, 2022: Lay HB1642 on Table (Rep. Knirk): MF RC 162-183 02/17/2022
- February 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0443h: MA RC 213-131 02/17/2022
- February 17, 2022: Referred to Finance 02/17/2022
- March 14, 2022: Division III Work Session: 03/14/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
- March 21, 2022: Division III Work Session: 03/21/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
- March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Blasek) 02/16/2022
- March 23, 2022: Executive Session: 03/23/2022 10:00 am LOB 210-211
- March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 11-10; RC)
- March 31, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/31/2022