SB 509-FN (2004): relative to civil recoveries for false claims paid or approved by the department of health and human services.

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SB 509-FN (2004)

relative to civil recoveries for false claims paid or approved by the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 167

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0486). The committee's amendment (0486) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2004, April 13, 2004 and April 27, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • March 23, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM208,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208,LOB
  • April 13, 2004, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208,LOB
  • April 27, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 4, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing; February 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
  • February 19, 2004: 2/19/04 Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 23, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0486} [03/04/04]; SC9, Pg.17-18
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Amendment{0486}, AA, VV
  • March 4, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0486}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2004: Hearing Mar 23 1:30 RM208,LOB
  • April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 12:30 RM208,LOB
  • April 27, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 27 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 27, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 27, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1401}
  • May 5, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04; Eff. 01/01/05; Sec.3 Eff. 01/01/10; Chapter 0167

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