HB 1447-FN (2008): relative to Medicaid for employed adults with disabilities.

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HB 1447-FN (2008)

relative to Medicaid for employed adults with disabilities.

  • 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: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 2008, February 7, 2008 and February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0568h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 2008. The committee's amendment (0568h) 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 voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 31, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 7, 2008, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0568h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Burling/Sen. Hassan — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 2:45 PM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/12/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0568h for Mar 5 CC (vote 19-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0568h
  • March 5, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kurk)
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0568h Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0568h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0076

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