SB 332-FN (2002): relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II permanent firemen members injured in the performance of duty.

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SB 332-FN (2002)

relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II permanent firemen members injured in the performance of duty.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 31, 2002 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 13–11, on a motion by Sen. Francoeur. On January 31, 2002 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a roll call 23–1, on a motion by Sen. Gatsas. On January 31, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–1, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler. On January 31, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee held a work session on March 19, 2002. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 9–3. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 199–151. The committee held work sessions on May 21, 2002 and June 4, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 10 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2002, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 13, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • March 19, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House <Rep Langer>
  • March 26, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (2375s) Sen. Disnard/Sen. McCarley — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • January 31, 2002, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. McCarley/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • January 31, 2002, Senate: Reconsideration Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Wheeler — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • January 31, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass with amendment (2375s) Sen. Wheeler/Sen. Larsen — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: REFER FOR INTERIM STUDY — yeas 199, nays 151, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • January 23, 2002: Hearing; January 23, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC1
  • January 30, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment, {2375}, (New Title), [01/31/02]; SC8A, Pg.4-5
  • January 31, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2375}, (New Title), RC 11y - 13n, AF
  • January 31, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13y - 11n, MA
  • January 31, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Moved Reconsideration, RC 23 y - 1n, MA
  • January 31, 2002: Sen. Wheeler Moved Ought to Pass with Amendment {2375}, (New Title), RC 23y - 1n, AA
  • January 31, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Commitee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2761},(New Title), [02/20/02]; SC12A, Pg.12
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2761},(2nd New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ25, p942
  • March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5 Report due EARLY <f>
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing Mar 13 10:45 RM100, State House
  • March 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 19 9:00 RM100, State House <Rep Langer>
  • March 26, 2002: Hearing on Prop Am Mar 26 11:00 RM100, State House
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Apr 4 (vote 9-3;Reg)
  • April 4, 2002: Referred to Exec Depts & Admin for Interim Study RC(199-151); HJ32, p1260-1262
  • May 15, 2002: (Int Study Subcom: Reps O'Neil, Dyer, Langer, Hamel, Zolla, Robertson,C Hall, Drabinowicz & Clayton)
  • May 21, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Sessions May 21, 23, 28 and 30 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • June 4, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • June 27, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Int Study Subcom Work Sessions June 27 9:00-noon RM 100, St House
  • November 12, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 10-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 420-FN (2004): relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II permanent firemen members injured in the performance of duty.
  • SB 220-FN-LOCAL (2005): relative to the payment of medical benefits costs for certain group II permanent firemen members injured in the performance of duty, and for disabled group II members of the retirement system.

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