HB 1735-FN (2006): relative to awarding the state employees' health insurance plan.

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HB 1735-FN (2006)

relative to awarding the state employees' health insurance plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 1, 2006 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 22, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1799). The committee's amendment (1799) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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. On May 12, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws. It took effect on July 30, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 306 LOB
  • February 7, 2006, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210-211/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 2:05 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 2:00 RM 306 LOB
  • January 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Ref to Finance
  • February 7, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 7 9:30 RM210-211/LOB
  • March 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP, March 21, (vote 19-0; RC)
  • March 22, 2006: OTP, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 2:05 p.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1799} [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.45
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1799}, AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1799}, 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 12, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Bergin, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 7/30/06 Chapter 0207

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