SB 426 (2008): establishing a committee to study the current definition of the term "community benefit" applicable to nonprofit health care providers.

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SB 426 (2008)

establishing a committee to study the current definition of the term "community benefit" applicable to nonprofit health care providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 127

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 January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0204) was adopted on a voice vote on January 31, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 31, 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 February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2008, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0204} — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 22, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC3
  • January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0204} [01/31/08]; SC4, Pg.5-6
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Amendment{0204}, AA, VV
  • January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0204}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 31, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 1:45 PM LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed By the Governor On 06/03/08, Eff. Date 06/03/08, Chapter 0127

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