HB 1296 (2008): relative to health insurance coverage in the event of divorce or legal separation.
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HB 1296 (2008)
relative to health insurance coverage in the event of divorce or legal separation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 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 committee voted 12–6 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 207–111.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 207, nays 111, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
- January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 2:00 PM LOB 302
- February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
- February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 12-6)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 207-111