HB 677-FN (2003): increasing the number of reserved student slots in medical programs, establishing a reduction of medical indebtedness program for physicians who practice in underserved areas, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 677-FN (2003)

increasing the number of reserved student slots in medical programs, establishing a reduction of medical indebtedness program for physicians who practice in underserved areas, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 232

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 22–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1611). The committee's amendment (1611) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2272) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws. It took effect on September 5, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 6, 2003, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • January 29, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 2:30 RM205,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 17-0;Reg)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed and ref to Finance VV
  • March 21, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Fin DivIII Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>
  • March 21, 2003: Fin DivII Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • March 31, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 10 (Vote 22-1;CC)
  • April 10, 2003: Passed
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC20
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1611}, (New Title), [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.34-35
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1611}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1611}, (New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Dalrymple MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Am{2272}, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2272}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff: 9/5/2003 Chap: 0232

Laws It Would Change

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