SB 49-FN (2005): including multiple sclerosis in the catastrophic illness program.

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SB 49-FN (2005)

including multiple sclerosis in the catastrophic illness program.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 65

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 10, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Hearings and Sessions

February 17, 2005, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102
April 5, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, RM205,LOB

Votes

March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance; (See Perm Journal)
February 17, 2005: Hearing; February 17, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 1:50 p.m.; SC7
February 23, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/10/05]; SC9
March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
March 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/24/05]; SC12
March 23, 2005: 03/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 24, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 2:00 RM205,LOB
April 7, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 13-2;Reg)
May 4, 2005: Passed VV
May 11, 2005: Enrolled
May 12, 2005: Enrolled
May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 05/23/05; Eff.date 07/22/05; Chapter 0065

Laws It Would Change

RSA 137-G:2