SB 399-FN (2022): relative to certain provisions of the fetal life protection act requiring an ultrasound examination.
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SB 399-FN (2022)
relative to certain provisions of the fetal life protection act requiring an ultrasound examination.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0333s). The committee's amendment (2022-0333s) was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate took up 4 floor amendments and rejected all of them: 2022-0472s (Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, 10–14), 2022-0444s (Sen. Whitley, 11–13), 2022-0440s (Sen. Suzanne Prentiss, 10–14) and 2022-0452s (Sen. Soucy, 10–14). On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On February 3, 2022 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the vote on: Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House failed “Special Order SB399” on a roll call 159–173, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. On May 5, 2022 the House adopted “Lay SB399 on Table” on a division vote 177–156, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.
Sponsors
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 36)
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28)
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 13, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, SH Reps Hall
- April 14, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Committee Amendment 0333s — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 0472s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 0444s — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 0440s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 0452s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Reconsider the vote on: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- May 4, 2022, House: Special Order — yeas 159, nays 173, failed
- May 5, 2022, House: Lay SB399 on Table — yeas 177, nays 156, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 19, 2022: Hearing: 01/19/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0333s , 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0333s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Sen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment #2022-0472s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Sen. Whitley Floor Amendment #2022-0444s , RC 11Y-13N, AF; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Sen. Prentiss Floor Amendment #2022-0440s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment #2022-0452s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0333s, RC 13Y-11N, MA; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Sen. Bradley Moved to Reconsider the vote on: Ought to Pass with Amendment , MA, VV; 02/03/2022
- February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0333s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Judiciary
- April 13, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/13/2022 09:00 am SH Reps Hall
- April 14, 2022: Executive Session: 04/14/2022 09:00 am LOB 206-208
- April 25, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
- May 4, 2022: Special Order SB399 (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 159-173 05/04/2022
- May 5, 2022: Lay SB399 on Table (Rep. Osborne): MA DV 177-156 05/05/2022
- May 6, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. M. Smith) 05/04/2022
Laws It Would Change
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- HB 1609-FN (2022): relative to certain provisions of the fetal life protection act requiring an ultrasound examination.