SB 139-FN (2007): relative to the asset transfer penalty in Medicaid.
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SB 139-FN (2007)
relative to the asset transfer penalty in Medicaid.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
- Chapter law: 193
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 18–6, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it 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 20, 2007, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
- April 25, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- February 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
- March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 13, 2007: Hearing; February 13, 2007, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
- February 13, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/22/07]; SC8
- February 22, 2007: Ought to Pass, RC 18Y-6N, MA, Referred to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
- March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
- April 25, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/25/2007 1:00 PM LOB 205
- May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 11:00 AM LOB 205
- May 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 17-0; CC)
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled
- June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07, Chapter 0193