SB 656 — DPH-LOCAL HLTH AUTHORITIES
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. With respect to delegation of duties, changes "county and multiple county boards of health" to "local health authorities". Provides that nothing precludes a local health authority from exercising authority granted by statute or ordinance absent a delegation from the Department. Makes other changes.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
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Postponed - Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Assigned to Public Health
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sponsors
- Mattie Hunter · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Mattie Hunter Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 656 do?
- Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. With respect to delegation of duties, changes "county and multiple county boards of health" to "local health authorities". Provides that nothing precludes a local health authority from exercising authority granted by statute or ordinance absent a delegation from the Department. Makes other changes.
- Who sponsors SB 656?
- SB 656 is sponsored by Mattie Hunter (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 656?
- This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 656?
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