SB 131 (2003): establishing a committee to study the system of health care safety net providers in New Hampshire, and options for improving access to primary and preventive care for the uninsured and underinsured.
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SB 131 (2003)
establishing a committee to study the system of health care safety net providers in New Hampshire, and options for improving access to primary and preventive care for the uninsured and underinsured.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1135). The committee's amendment (1135) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45)
- Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 15)
- Rep. James Craig (D - Hills 50)
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 1, 2003, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 22, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
Votes
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
- March 4, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 4, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC9
- March 25, 2003: Hearing; March 25, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m
- April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC14
- April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC15
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1135}, (New Title), [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.13
- April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1135}, (New Title), AA, VV
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1135}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:30 RM302,LOB
- May 7, 2003: Maj Report ITL for May 15 (Vote 14-0;CC)
- May 15, 2003: ITL Report Adopted