SB 126 (1997): prohibiting the state employee health plan from paying for abortions.
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SB 126 (1997)
prohibiting the state employee health plan from paying for abortions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1997. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Milligan (Hills 18)
- Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ2, P33
- January 27, 1997: HEARING JAN27 01:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
- March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAR20 (VOTE 4-3)
- March 20, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO *APR01, SEN BARNES MA VV; SJ9,P161-162
- March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
- April 3, 1997: SEN D WHEELER SUBST OTP, ML RC(10-14); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ11,P208