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HB 1548 - 2011-12
Concerning the implementation of long-term care worker requirements regarding background checks and training.
Sponsors: Hunter, Darneille, Kenney
By Request: Department of Social and Health Services
Companion Bill: SB 5473
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (View Original Bill)
Jan 31
Public hearing in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 13
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 15
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Ways & Means at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
WAYS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Apr 19
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
May 24
1st substitute bill substituted (WAYS 11). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

May 24
Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar.
May 25
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

May 25
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

May 25
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

May 25
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Jun 15
Governor signed.
Chapter 31, 2011 Laws 1st Special Session. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/15/2011*.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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