SB 183-FN-A (1999): requiring the department of health and human services to make a biennial report on the health status of New Hampshire residents, relative to rates for pharmaceutical services, requiring the department to conduct a study, and establishing a subcommittee to study affordable health insurance for low-income working adults.

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SB 183-FN-A (1999)

requiring the department of health and human services to make a biennial report on the health status of New Hampshire residents, relative to rates for pharmaceutical services, requiring the department to conduct a study, and establishing a subcommittee to study affordable health insurance for low-income working adults.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 324

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 17–6 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on May 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 8, 1999. The committee held work sessions on June 10, 1999 and June 17, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “House Acceded to Req for Conf comm” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Squires. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 324 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 13, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • June 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 10, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassTrombly/Cohen — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: House Acceded to Req for Conf comm — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • April 13, 1999: Hearing, 4/13/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/29/99
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1009}, (New Title)
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1009}, (New Title), AA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, RC 17Y-6N MA, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ58, p1581
  • May 25, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/25/1999 due on E f
  • June 8, 1999: Hearing June 8 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • June 10, 1999: Subcom work session June 10 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Subcom work session June 17 1:45 Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • June 17, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1673}(New Title); HC64, p1719-1720
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1875-1877 + 1931
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Squires Non Concurs W/House Amendment, Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators Squires, Fernald, Pignatelli
  • June 29, 1999: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept, MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p2045
  • June 29, 1999: House Acceded to Req for Conf comm, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ75, p2045
  • June 29, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Hunt, K Herman, Dalianis & Taylor}
  • June 30, 1999: Conf Comm Report (H Am + New Am{1907}) filed
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ77, p2065
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report, Sen Squires, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999* Chap. 0324
  • July 16, 1999: *Multiple effective dates - See Chapter

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