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SB 5278 - 2023-24
Implementing audit recommendations to reduce barriers to home care aide certification.
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:18 AM
Current Version:
Engrossed 2nd Substitute - E2SSB 5278
Current Status:
C 323 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:18 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed 2nd Substitute - E2SSB 5278
Current Status:
C 323 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 10
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 13
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 18
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 24
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 1
2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 23). (View 2nd Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 4
First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
Mar 14
Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 21
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 24
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
PEW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 28
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 1
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 4
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Postsecondary Education & Workforce. (Majority Report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 6
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Apr 7
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 19
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 20
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 4
Governor signed.
Chapter 323, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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