HB 217 (2023): establishing a committee to study the effects of fluoride on fetuses and children.

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HB 217 (2023)

establishing a committee to study the effects of fluoride on fetuses and children.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 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 March 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • March 8, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • April 5, 2023, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 16, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/16/2023 01:30 pm LOB 201-203
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/08/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 5, 2023: Hearing: 04/05/2023, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/11/2023
  • May 11, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/11/2023

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