HB 502-FN-A-LOCAL (2008): extending Medicaid coverage through age 20 to individuals who were foster children and are attending postsecondary school.

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HB 502-FN-A-LOCAL (2008)

extending Medicaid coverage through age 20 to individuals who were foster children and are attending postsecondary school.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 26, 2007, August 14, 2007, August 29, 2007, September 13, 2007, October 4, 2007, October 9, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2007 and November 6, 2007. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2664h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2664h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2008, February 5, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC unanimously, 19–0. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 4, 2008 and September 24, 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: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 19 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 104
  • February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • June 26, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 14, 2007, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • August 29, 2007, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 205 NOTE ROOM CHANGE
  • September 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 4, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • October 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 209
  • January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • June 4, 2008, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • September 24, 2008: work session, House Finance
  • October 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2664h(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Children and Family Law
  • February 16, 2007: ==DATE & ROOM CHANGE==Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • August 14, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 1:15 PM LOB 206
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/29/07 1:15 PM LOB 205 NOTE ROOM CHANGE
  • September 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 4, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/07 2:00 PM LOB 206
  • October 9, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/07 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 10/25/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/1/07 9:30 AM LOB 206
  • November 1, 2007: ==Rescheduled==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/1/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/6/07 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • November 6, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2664h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 18-0;CC); HC2 pg117
  • November 6, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2664h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2664h(New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2664h(New Title): MA VV
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • January 24, 2008: Division III Work Session: 1/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • February 5, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division III Work Session: 2/5/2008 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • February 5, 2008: Division III Work Session: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/12/08 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008: Division III Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division III Work Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 209
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Finance for Interim Study
  • June 4, 2008: Interim Study - DIV III Full Committee Work Session: 6/4/2008 9:30 AM LOB 209
  • September 24, 2008: Interim Study DivIII Subcom Work Session: 9/24/2008 LOB 203 1:30 PM or Immediately Following Session
  • September 25, 2008: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • September 25, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 9/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 209
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 19-0)

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