SB 127-FN (2023): relative to certain programs administered by the department of health and human services.

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SB 127-FN (2023)

relative to certain programs administered by the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0574s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0574s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023 and May 3, 2023. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1457h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1457h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0574s — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1457h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 8, 2023: Hearing: 02/08/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0574s , 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0574s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0574s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 12, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/12/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2023: Executive Session: 05/03/2023 09:30 am LOB 201-203
  • May 3, 2023: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1457h 05/03/2023 (Vote 15-5; RC)
  • May 12, 2023: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 18, 2023: Amendment #2023-1457h : AA VV 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1457h: MA VV 05/18/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 30, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/30/2023; Chapter 0145
  • July 11, 2023: I. Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, & 12 Effective 07/01/2023
  • July 11, 2023: II. Sections 3, 4, 8, & 9 Effective 08/29/2023
  • July 11, 2023: III. Remainder Effective 06/30/2023

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