HB 88 (2007): establishing a committee to study single payer health care.

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HB 88 (2007)

establishing a committee to study single payer health care.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 232–128. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2007, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 304
  • March 8, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 232, nays 128, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 24, 2007: ==Room Change==Public Hearing: 1/24/2007 2:45 PM LOB 304
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 10-6; RC)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 232-128
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 19, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 26, 2007: Sen. Cilley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Related Bills

  • HB 133 (2005): establishing a committee to study single payer health care.

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