HB 1428-FN (2004): relative to the administration of the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; establishing a commission to review the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; and relative to the use of standardized health statements and renewals of certain insurance policies.

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HB 1428-FN (2004)

relative to the administration of the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; establishing a commission to review the medical assistance program for home care for children with severe disabilities; and relative to the use of standardized health statements and renewals of certain insurance policies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 251

The Story

It was introduced on February 19, 2004 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2004. On March 11, 2004 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Report Deadline” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 2004 and March 23, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 15, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1451). The committee's amendment (1451) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1528), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a roll call 14–8 on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2004 the Senate failed “Sen. Boyce Challanged the Chair” on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 20–1 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for C of C”, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1700) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM212,LOB
  • March 16, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 28, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • May 18, 2004, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, House: Susp Rules for Report Deadline — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1528s) Sen. Gallus/Sen.Prescott — yeas 14, nays 8, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Sen. Boyce Challanged the Chair — voice vote, failed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to pass as amended Sen. Gallus/Sen. Banes — yeas 20, nays 1, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 2004: Introduced (Approved by Rules Comm) and ref to Finance
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing Mar 10 11:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work Session Mar 10 2:00 RM212,LOB
  • March 11, 2004: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules for Report Deadline, MA 2/3VV
  • March 16, 2004: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work Session Mar 16 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work & Exec Session Mar 23 8:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 21-0;Reg)
  • March 23, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0899}
  • April 15, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • April 15, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • April 28, 2004: Hearing; April 28, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1451}, [05/06/04]; SC18, Pg.15-16
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Boyce Moved to Divide the Question, Sec.9; Question is Not Divisable
  • May 6, 2004: Committee Amendment{1451},AA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1528}(New Title), RC14Y-8N, AA
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Boyce Moved to Divide the Question, Sec9& ; Question is not Divisable
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Boyce Challanged the Chair, MF, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1451},{1528}(New Title), RC 20Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Kurk MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Rogers Johnson, Hunt, Rodeschin & Wallner)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator Roberge Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Barnes, Roberge, Foster [05/06/04]
  • May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 1:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1649}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1649}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1700}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1700}, Adopted<6/8/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004* Chap: 0251
  • June 15, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 6 & 7 eff. 1/1/2005

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