SB 406-FN-A (2024): making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to increase rates for shelter programs.

SB 406-FN-A (2024)

making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to increase rates for shelter programs.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2023-2024
• House committee: Finance
• Senate committee: Health and Human Services
• Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
• Chapter law: 290

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1268s). The committee's amendment (2024-1268s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1465s). The committee's amendment (2024-1465s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2024 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 April 12, 2024 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2024, with 40 people signed in online: 39 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on April 23, 2024 and April 29, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 23–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1866h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1866h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 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 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2024, making it Chapter 290 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2024.

Sponsors

• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
• Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
• Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
• Rep. David Paige (D - Carr 1)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 31, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
• April 23, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• April 23, 2024, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• April 29, 2024, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

• April 5, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1268s — voice vote, passed
• April 11, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1465s — voice vote, passed
• May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1866h — voice vote, passed
• May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 5
• SC 13
• SC 14A
• HC 20, page 19