HB 1540-FN (2008): relative to coverage for clinical trials under the children's health insurance program and the state Medicaid program.
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HB 1540-FN (2008)
relative to coverage for clinical trials under the children's health insurance program and the state Medicaid program.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC unanimously, 18–0. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Shawn Mickelonis (D - Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Brennan (D - Straf 1)
- Rep. Robert Watson (D - Straf 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- October 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 11:30 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 21, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 18-0)
- March 5, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Commerce for Interim Study
- October 15, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
- October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
- October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 11-0)