HB 597-FN (2007): relative to expenditure caps for institutional health facilities under the certificate of need law.

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HB 597-FN (2007)

relative to expenditure caps for institutional health facilities under the certificate of need law.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2007. On March 7, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 7, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007, March 19, 2007, March 21, 2007 and March 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0674h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. On May 24, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Clegg. A floor amendment (1846), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 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 Non Concurs with Senate AM #1846s (New Title), Reps Donovan & M. Smith” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 19, 2007, 9:32 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 21, 2007, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007, 9:15 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007, 9:41 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 1, 2007, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0674h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1846}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1846s (New Title), Reps Donovan & M. Smith — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 18-0; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Itse)
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 7 Without Objection
  • March 7, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division III Work Session: 3/14/2007 2:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 19, 2007: Division III Work Session: 3/19/2007 9:32 AM LOB 209
  • March 21, 2007: Division III Work Session: 3/21/2007 3:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007: Division III Work Session: 3/22/2007 9:15 AM LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:41 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0674h} for April 11 (vote 23-0; CC)
  • March 26, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0674h
  • April 11, 2007: Amendment {0674h} Adopted, VV
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0674h: MA VV
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 1, 2007: Hearing; May 1, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:40 a.m.; SC18
  • May 2, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 10, 2007: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. Clegg Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1846}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1846}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Non Concurs with Senate AM #1846s (New Title), Reps Donovan & M. Smith, MA VV

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