HB 55-FN-A (1999): setting the rate for the medicaid enhancement tax for the biennium ending June 30, 2001.

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HB 55-FN-A (1999)

setting the rate for the medicaid enhancement tax for the biennium ending June 30, 2001.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 122

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 122 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, Rms210-211,LOB
  • May 21, 1999, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Finance; HJ10, p125
  • January 15, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 15 9:30 Rms210-211,LOB
  • January 20, 1999: Rescheduled hearing Jan 20 11:30 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 24-0;Reg)
  • April 21, 1999: Prop Com Am{0875}; HC43, p1018
  • April 29, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ47, p1122 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Finance
  • May 21, 1999: Hearing, 5/21/99, Room 103, SH, 11:45 a.m
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 5/30/1999 Chap.0122

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