PUB HLTH-FITNESS WEBSITE House SponsorsRep. Ruth Munson-Elizabeth Coulson-Patricia R. Bellock, Elizabeth Hernandez, Esther Golar, Harry Osterman, Patrick J Verschoore and Constance A. Howard Senate Sponsors(Sen. Carole Pankau) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Eldercise Fitness Website Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Public Health and the Department on Aging, in cooperation with the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, shall create an Internet-based statewide fitness program to educate and involve older citizens and their families in physical activities, as well as stress the importance of proper nutrition.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. 2/15/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ruth Munson 2/15/2008HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 2/15/2008HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/26/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/5/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 3/5/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/5/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 3/5/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 3/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee 3/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 3/5/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 3/5/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/5/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 3/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 5/8/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 5/8/2008SenateArrive in Senate 5/8/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 13, 2008 5/20/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Carole Pankau 5/20/2008SenateFirst Reading 5/20/2008SenateReferred to Rules 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die