SB 220 (2007): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of establishing a public review board for health insurance rate increase requests.

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SB 220 (2007)

establishing a commission to study the feasibility of establishing a public review board for health insurance rate increase requests.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–8 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 185–145.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • May 1, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 185, nays 145, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; March 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/07]; SC13
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 1:30 PM LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 16, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 31 (vote 9-8; RC)
  • May 31, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 185-145

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