HB 721 (2007): relative to the appropriation to the department of health and human services for rates paid for nursing services, and relative to reimbursement for home and community-based care providers.

HB 721 (2007)

relative to the appropriation to the department of health and human services for rates paid for nursing services, and relative to reimbursement for home and community-based care providers.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2007-2008
• House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
• Senate committee: Finance
• Subject: Miscellaneous
• Chapter law: 129

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 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 voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007, March 19, 2007, March 21, 2007, March 29, 2007 and April 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 21–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1066h) 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 16–8, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On May 31, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. A floor amendment (2010), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 16–8, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On May 31, 2007 the Senate again adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On May 31, 2007 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Amendment {2010}, (New Title)” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. A floor amendment (2026), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a roll call 16–8 on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2027), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on May 31, 2007. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #2026 NT, Reps Rosenwald and M. Smith” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2007, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)
• Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 11)
• Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2)
• Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 13, 2007, 1:15 PM: 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, 2:02 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
• March 19, 2007, 9:34 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
• March 21, 2007, 3:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
• March 29, 2007, 9:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
• April 2, 2007, 9:02 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• April 2, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
• May 9, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

• March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1066h — voice vote, passed
• May 24, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Reconsideration on Amendment {2010}, (New Title) — voice vote, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2026}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Kenney — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (2026s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Kenney — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
• May 31, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (2027s) Sen. Kenney/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
• June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #2026 NT, Reps Rosenwald and M. Smith — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 16
• HC 26
• SC 18
• SC 21