HB 1281 (2008): prohibiting public schools from requiring health insurance as a condition of enrollment except if health insurance is a requirement of the student’s program of study.

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HB 1281 (2008)

prohibiting public schools from requiring health insurance as a condition of enrollment except if health insurance is a requirement of the student’s program of study.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Education - Finance

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0630h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–7. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to First Bill After Recess (Rep Price)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0630h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 174–147. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • May 6, 2008, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Special Ordered to First Bill After Recess (Rep Price) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0630h NT — yeas 174, nays 147, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 10:30 AM LOB 207
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 207
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 207 if needed)
  • February 19, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0630h NT for Mar 12 Reg (vote 10-7)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Majority Amendment #0630h (New Title)
  • February 19, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2008: Special Ordered to First Bill After Recess (Rep Price): MA VV
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0630h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0630h NT: MA DIV 174-147
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:30 a.m
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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