HB 727-FN (2007): establishing a commission to study health insurance coverage in the construction industry.

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HB 727-FN (2007)

establishing a commission to study health insurance coverage in the construction industry.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 224

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 March 8, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0758h) 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 April 24, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1460) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 16, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1460, Rep Rosenwald” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1865) was adopted on June 6, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1865) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 26, 2007, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 16, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 24, 2007, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0758h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1460} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1460, Rep Rosenwald — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007: Subcom Work Session: 3/14/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 16, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/16/07 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0758h}NT for March 27 (vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0758h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0758h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0758h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:50 a.m.; SC17
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1460} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.13-14
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1460}, AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1460}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1460, Rep Rosenwald, MA VV
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1865}, Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1865} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 06/25/07; Chapter 0224

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