SB 426-FN (1998): relative to the powers and duties of the commissioner of the department of health and human services.

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SB 426-FN (1998)

relative to the powers and duties of the commissioner of the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, by a vote of 5–2. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11)
  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)

Votes

  • March 26, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P10
  • March 19, 1998: EXEC SESS MAR19 (AFTER HRGS) RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 23, 1998: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL MAR26 (VOTE 5-2)
  • March 23, 1998: MIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM
  • March 23, 1998: PROP MIN AM<1135>(NEW TITLE); SC20,P8-9
  • March 26, 1998: MIN AM, AL RC(9-13); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ8,P172-173

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