SB 604-FN (1994): relative to the medicaid look-back provisions for applicants for public or medical assistance and authorizing the commissioner of the department of health and human services to adopt rules relative to the compensation of the members of the dru

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SB 604-FN (1994)

relative to the medicaid look-back provisions for applicants for public or medical assistance and authorizing the commissioner of the department of health and human services to adopt rules relative to the compensation of the members of the dru

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 16, 1994 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The committee held a work session on March 16, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6503) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 16, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205,LOB :HEALTH (REP AMIDON)

Votes

  • February 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ1,P12
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 08:50 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST
  • February 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB10
  • February 10, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ5,P107 + 120
  • February 16, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ27,P809
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/16/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 11:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 16, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESS MAR16 10:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH (REP AMIDON)
  • April 12, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • April 12, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5638>(NEW TITLE); HC48,P1551
  • April 19, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53,P1705 + 1742
  • May 3, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN J KING MA VV; SJ14,P333
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6503>, AA VV; SJ18,P523 (+ SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ67,P2102
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 05/27/94 CHAP.0237

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