SB 279 (2022): establishing a study committee on harm reduction and overdose prevention programs.

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SB 279 (2022)

establishing a study committee on harm reduction and overdose prevention programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0084s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0084s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 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 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2022, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on May 20, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 5, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0084s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 12, 2022: Hearing: 01/12/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0084s , 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0084s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0084s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 02:45 pm LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 11, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 20, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2022; Chapter 0090; Effective 05/20/2022

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