HB 1587-FN (2008): relative to patient health care information.

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HB 1587-FN (2008)

relative to patient health care information.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

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 17, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2008, January 29, 2008, January 31, 2008, February 5, 2008, February 7, 2008, February 14, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0722h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. The committee's amendment (0722h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 150–166. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 6, 2008, May 20, 2008, June 4, 2008, June 19, 2008, August 26, 2008, September 23, 2008 and October 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 24, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 31, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206
  • February 5, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2008, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 20, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 4, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • August 26, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 23, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 208
  • October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0722h — yeas 150, nays 166, failed
  • March 12, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 2:30 PM LOB 205
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/08 2:30 PM LOB 206
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 2:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 2:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 305
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 12:30 PM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0722h for Mar 5 Reg (vote 11-8)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0722h
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0722h Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0722h: MF DIV 150-166
  • March 12, 2008: Refer to Interim Study (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
  • May 6, 2008: Interim Study Work Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • May 20, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 5/20/2008 3:00 PM LOB 205
  • June 4, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/4/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • June 19, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • August 26, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/26/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • September 23, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/23/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • October 14, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/14/2008 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 17-0)

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