SB 171 (2023): relative to the definition of youth recreational programs.
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SB 171 (2023)
relative to the definition of youth recreational programs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 167
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 1, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0280s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0280s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1455h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee's amendment (2023-1455h) 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 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2023.
Sponsors
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 2)
- Rep. Linda Gould (R - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2023, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 4, 2023, 10:45 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
Votes
- February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0280s — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1455h — 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 1, 2023: Hearing: 02/01/2023, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
- February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0280s , 02/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0280s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
- February 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0280s , AA, VV; 02/09/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- April 4, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/04/2023 10:45 am LOB 205-207
- April 23, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1455h 04/23/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- May 18, 2023: Amendment #2023-1455h : AA VV 05/18/2023
- May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1455h: MA VV 05/18/2023
- June 1, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
- June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
- June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
- July 28, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2023; Chapter 0167; Effective 07/28/2023