HB 1611-FN (2006): relative to reimbursement for personal care services.

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HB 1611-FN (2006)

relative to reimbursement for personal care services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0580h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0580h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2006, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2006, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM 205 LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
  • January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 9:30 RM 205 LOB
  • January 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0580h} for Feb 15 (vote 17-0; RC)
  • February 15, 2006: Comm AM {0580h}, AA, VV, by nec. 2/3 HJ 19a, pg 1158-1159
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1159
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Finance HJ 19a, pg 1159
  • February 23, 2006: Public Hearing Division III March 7 9:30 RM209/LOB
  • March 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP March 21 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2006: OTP, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/06]; SC17-A
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/19/06, Eff. date 7/18/06, Chapter 0132

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