HB 640-FN (2000): establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.

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HB 640-FN (2000)

establishing certain standards of accountability for health maintenance organizations and other entities providing health insurance through a managed care system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 18

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1999. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 1999, April 7, 1999, April 13, 1999, April 20, 1999, April 21, 1999, May 5, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 21, 1999. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3137). On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 24, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 7, 2000, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 7, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 21, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • May 5, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 21, 1999, 2:40 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29 — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ20, p329
  • March 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/2/1999 due on
  • March 23, 1999: Hearing Mar 23 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 11:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 7, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 7 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 13 3:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 20 10:30 Rm302,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 21 10:30 Rm302,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Subcom work session May 5 9:00 Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Subcom work session May 11 9:45 Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 13-1;Reg)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1120}; HC50, p1254-1257
  • May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1446-1449 + 1502
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • June 15, 1999: Hearing, 6/15/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:40 p.m
  • June 21, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/21/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:40 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/22/99, Room 102, LOB, 2:40 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Majority Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/24/99
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Majority Amendment, {1730}, (New Title), SC41, Pg.3
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Minority Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29, MA, VV
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Majority Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/29/99
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Majority Amendment, (1730), (New Title), SC42
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Minority Report, Ought to Pass, 6/29/99 SC42
  • June 29, 1999: Sen. Wheeler Moved Rerefer, MA, VV
  • February 3, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass with Amendment {3137}, [New Title], 2/3/2000 ; SC8, Pg.19
  • February 3, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3137}[New Title], AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: House Concurred with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ18, p481
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled
  • February 24, 2000: Enrolled; HJ22, p617
  • March 7, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 3/7/2000 Eff: 9/3/2000 Chap: 0018

Laws It Would Change

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