SB 185-FN (1993): allowing the director of the division of human services to reorganize the rules of the medical assistance program.

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SB 185-FN (1993)

allowing the director of the division of human services to reorganize the rules of the medical assistance program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 151

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1993, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • April 14, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1993, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2,P33
  • February 4, 1993: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • February 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB18
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1626>; SC14,P15
  • February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P106 + 134
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ36,P855
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • April 13, 1993: 8 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 4/22); HJ56,P1351
  • April 14, 1993: HEARING APR14 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • April 21, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR29 (VOTE 17-0)
  • April 29, 1993: PASSED VV; HJ64,P1598 + 1602
  • May 4, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ72,P1742
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ17,P328
  • May 17, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/17/93 EFF: 07/16/93 CHAP.0151

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