SB 312-FN (2008): relative to insurance coverage for obesity and morbid obesity.

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SB 312-FN (2008)

relative to insurance coverage for obesity and morbid obesity.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 389

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0676) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 21–3 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on April 8, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 7 Reg by a vote of 13–5. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 167–179. On May 7, 2008 the House failed “Laid on the Table (Rep Reardon)” on a division vote 149–199. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 209–139. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0676} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Foster/Sen. Gottesman — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: RFS — yeas 167, nays 179, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Laid on the Table (Rep Reardon) — yeas 149, nays 199, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: OTP (REP L.QUANDT) — yeas 209, nays 139, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:25 a.m.; SC2A
  • February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0676} [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.4-5
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0676}, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0676}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 21Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 15, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2008 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 30, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 7 Reg (vote 13-5)
  • April 30, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 7, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MF RC 167-179
  • May 7, 2008: Laid on the Table (Rep Reardon): MF DIV 149-199
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass (Rep Marshall Quandt): MA RC 209-139
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 21, 2008: Approved: Enacted in accordance with Article 44, Part II of New Hampshire Constitution without signature of the Governor, July 16, 2008, Chapter 0389

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