SB 284 (2022): relative to the treatment of glaucoma.
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SB 284 (2022)
relative to the treatment of glaucoma.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 91
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 13, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 91 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2022.
Sponsors
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Rep. David Lundgren (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Michael Yakubovich (R - Merr 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, Representatives Hall
- April 11, 2022, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
- April 11, 2022, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
Votes
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 13, 2022: Hearing: 01/13/2022, Room Representatives Hall, SH, 09:00 am
- February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
- April 11, 2022: Executive Session: 04/11/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
- April 13, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-0; 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 0091; Effective 07/19/2022