SB 496 (2008): establishing a commission to study incentives for providers of home and community-based care.

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SB 496 (2008)

establishing a commission to study incentives for providers of home and community-based care.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 226

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 February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0833) 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 2, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 8, 2008, April 17, 2008 and April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1621h). The committee's amendment (1621h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 2, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 30, 2008: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205 Following Session

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0833} — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1621h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1621} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC6
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0833} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.15-16
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0833}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0833}, 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 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 10:15 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2008 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 30, 2008: Executive Session: 4/30/2008 LOB 205 Following Session
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1621h for May 7 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1621h
  • May 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1621h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1621h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1621}, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/16/08; Eff. Date 06/16/08, Chapter 0226

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