HB 1530 (2008): relative to access to mental health practitioners.
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HB 1530 (2008)
relative to access to mental health practitioners.
- 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 February 5, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Powers (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 19, 2008, 9:30 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 — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
- February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:30 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 20, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 14-4)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV