SB 446-FN-A (2022): directing the department of health and human services to develop a plan relative to fostering sustainable childcare opportunities for working families and businesses.
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SB 446-FN-A (2022)
directing the department of health and human services to develop a plan relative to fostering sustainable childcare opportunities for working families and businesses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 179
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 27, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1125s). On March 24, 2022 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1125s). The committee's amendment (2022-1125s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 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 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2022.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10)
- Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 27)
- Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2022, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 12, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- April 12, 2022, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1125s — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 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 27, 2022: Hearing: 01/27/2022, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 am
- March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1125s , 03/24/2022
- March 24, 2022: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/24/2022
- March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1125s , 03/31/2022
- March 31, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1125s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
- March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1125s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
- March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Children and Family Law
- April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- April 12, 2022: Executive Session: 04/12/2022 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
- April 15, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 13-1; CC)
- May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
- May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
- May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
- June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0179; Effective 06/07/2022