HB 305 (2007): establishing a task force to develop legislation for expanding access to affordable health insurance for the 2008 and 2009 legislative session.

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HB 305 (2007)

establishing a task force to develop legislation for expanding access to affordable health insurance for the 2008 and 2009 legislative session.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 248

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 13, 2007 and March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0828h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1931) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1931s, Rep Reardon” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2007, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 13, 2007, 12:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 9:35 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0828h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1931} — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1931s, Rep Reardon — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 12:15 PM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2007 9:35 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0828h} NT for March 27 (vote 12-4; RC)
  • March 21, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0828h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0828h} Adopted, VV (New Title); HJ 30A, pg.1044-1045
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0828h (New Title): MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1044-1045
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • May 15, 2007: Hearing; May 15, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1931} [06/06/07]; SC23, Pg.27-28
  • June 6, 2007: Committee Amendment{1931}, AA, VV
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1931}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 6, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1931s, Rep Reardon, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/07; Eff. Date 06/28/07; Chapter 0248

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