SB 454 (2022): establishing a committee to study the information collected by the division of vital records administration as part of the live birth worksheet.

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SB 454 (2022)

establishing a committee to study the information collected by the division of vital records administration as part of the live birth worksheet.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0835s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0835s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 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 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 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 180 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 5, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 17, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0835s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 23, 2022: Hearing: 02/23/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0835s , 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0835s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0835s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 10:45 am LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; 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 0180; Effective 06/07/2022

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