HB 652-FN (2004): relative to qualified wellness or disease management programs.
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HB 652-FN (2004)
relative to qualified wellness or disease management programs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 43
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 2, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–2. On January 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0958). The committee's amendment (0958) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 28) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 14, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- October 2, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 30, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
Votes
- January 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 15, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Commerce
- March 3, 2003: Hearing Mar 3 11:00 RM302,LOB
- March 14, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 9:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
- October 2, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 2 9:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- November 24, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 15, 2004 Session (vote 11-2;Reg)
- January 15, 2004: Passed VV
- March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
- March 30, 2004: Hearing; March 30, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
- March 30, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0958} [04/01/04]; SC13A, Pg.6
- April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0958}, AA, VV
- April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0958}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep Hunt MA VV
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 5/03/2004 Chap: 0043