SB 425 (2008): relative to the data collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development of a comprehensive uninsured health care database.
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SB 425 (2008)
relative to the data collection practices of health care providers and relative to the development of a comprehensive uninsured health care database.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0275) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2008, April 15, 2008, April 22, 2008 and April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 14 CC unanimously, 15–0. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on October 15, 2008 and October 21, 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 13 to 4.
Sponsors
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2)
- Rep. Susi Nord (D - Rock 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
- April 1, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 9, 2008, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 15, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 22, 2008, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- May 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0275}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
- March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0275}(New Title) [03/13/08]; SC10B, Pg.7-8
- March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0275}(New Title), AA, VV
- March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0275}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:45 AM LOB 205
- April 9, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2008 2:15 PM LOB 205
- April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 2:00 PM LOB 205
- April 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2008 9:45 AM LOB 205
- April 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2008 2:30 PM LOB 205
- May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
- May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 14 CC (vote 15-0)
- May 14, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 13, 2008: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
- October 15, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 205
- October 21, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
- 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 13-4)