HB 894-FN (2008): requiring insurance coverage for bariatric surgery for diabetics.

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HB 894-FN (2008)

requiring insurance coverage for bariatric surgery for diabetics.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 15, 2007 and March 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 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 August 28, 2007, October 2, 2007 and October 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 by a vote of 14–4. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2535h). On January 16, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • August 28, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 18, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 5, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/5/2007 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/2007 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/22/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 23, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • August 28, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 8/28/07 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 2, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/2/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 18, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007: Continued Executive Session: 11/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 8, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 11/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 13, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 (vote 14-4; RC)
  • November 13, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2535h(New Title)
  • November 13, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #2535h(New Title)
  • January 16, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Commerce for Interim Study
  • 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)

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