HB 1496-FN (2000): relative to joint negotiations by physicians with health benefit plans.

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HB 1496-FN (2000)

relative to joint negotiations by physicians with health benefit plans.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on August 8, 2000, August 22, 2000, September 7, 2000 and October 3, 2000. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2000, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • August 8, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB (Rep Francoeur)
  • August 22, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • September 7, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • October 3, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB (Rep Francoeur)

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ5, p100
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • February 2, 2000: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 2 2:30 RM302,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 3 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 8, 2000: (Subcom: Reps Francoeur, G Marshall, Keye, Garrish & Taylor)
  • March 9, 2000: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Mar 23 (vote 13-1;CC)
  • March 23, 2000: Referred to Commerce for Interim Study; HJ26, p804
  • August 8, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 8 10:00 RM302,LOB (Rep Francoeur)
  • August 22, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 22 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • September 7, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Sep 7 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • October 3, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Oct 3 1:00 Rm302,LOB (Rep Francoeur)
  • October 25, 2000: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001 (vote 17-0)

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