SB 329 (2008): relative to payment of members of screening panels for medical injury claims.

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SB 329 (2008)

relative to payment of members of screening panels for medical injury claims.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0737) 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 division vote 13–11 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 1, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0737}(N T) — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC3
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0737}(New Title) [03/06/08]; SC8, Pg.5
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Amendment{0737}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0737}(N T), 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 Judiciary
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, Division 13Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 16 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • April 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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