SB 94 (2023): relative to residential child care licensing of child care institutions and agencies.

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SB 94 (2023)

relative to residential child care licensing of child care institutions and agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Special Committee on Childcare
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration 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 2023-0307s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0307s) 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 Special Committee on Childcare committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2023. The committee held work sessions on May 10, 2023 and May 17, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 9–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1810h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1810h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 329–34. On June 15, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. 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 August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on October 3, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • May 10, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
  • May 10, 2023, 11:15 AM: full committee work session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
  • May 17, 2023, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104
  • May 17, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Special Committee on Childcare, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0307s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1810h — yeas 329, nays 34, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 1, 2023: Hearing: 02/01/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0307s , 02/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9A
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0307s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0307s , AA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Special Committee on Childcare
  • May 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 05/10/2023 10:00 am LOB 104
  • May 10, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/10/2023 11:15 am LOB 104
  • May 17, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 05/17/2023 10:00 am LOB 104
  • May 17, 2023: Executive Session: 05/17/2023 10:15 am LOB 104
  • May 17, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1810h 05/17/2023 (Vote 9-0; RC)
  • June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1810h : AA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1810h: MA DV 329-34 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0209; Effective 10/03/2023

Laws It Would Change

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