HB 1209 (2002): relative to a civil rights act for health care providers.
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HB 1209 (2002)
relative to a civil rights act for health care providers.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–4. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Feb 14” on a voice vote. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 276–60.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 5)
- Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 17)
- Rep. Michael Balboni (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Diane Palermo (R - Rock 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
Votes
- January 31, 2002, House: Special Ordered to Feb 14 — voice vote, passed
- February 14, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 276, nays 60, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ78, p1993
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
- January 15, 2002: Hearing Jan 15 10:00 RM205,LOB
- January 16, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Jan 31 (vote 9-4;Reg)
- January 31, 2002: Special Ordered to Feb 14, Rep Batula MA VV; HJ14, p560
- February 14, 2002: ITL Report Adopted RC(276-60); HJ20, p794-796