SB 428 (2008): establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.

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SB 428 (2008)

establishing a commission to study the funding of vaccines for children who are not covered by private health insurance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0559) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 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 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • March 26, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, 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

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0559}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC3
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC4
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0559}(New Title) [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.9-10
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0559}(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0559}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 14 CC (vote 15-0)
  • May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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