SB 540-FN (2008): relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst, an affordable, wellness-based health insurance plan for small employers.

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SB 540-FN (2008)

relative to New Hampshire HealthFirst, an affordable, wellness-based health insurance plan for small employers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 56

The Story

It was introduced on February 21, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1055) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 21–3 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2008 and April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1565h) by a vote of 15–2. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (1565h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1722h) was rejected on a division vote 106–227 on May 7, 2008. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 259–93. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman. 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 May 19, 2008, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2008, 10:16 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 10, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Foster — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 106, nays 227, failed
  • May 7, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1565H — yeas 259, nays 93, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1565} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 10, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:16 a.m.; SC10
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}(New Title) [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.36-37
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1055}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1055}(New Title) RC 21Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 2, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/10/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1565h for May 7 Reg (vote 15-2)
  • May 1, 2008: Proposed Majority Amendment #1565h
  • May 1, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1565h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Floor Amendment #1722h NT (Rep Charles Clark) Failed, DIV 106-227
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1565h: MA RC 259-93
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Gottesman Moved Concur with House Amendment{1565}, MA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/19/08; Eff. Date 07/18/08, Chapter 0056

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