SB 541 (2008): relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review and membership of the health services planning and review board.

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SB 541 (2008)

relative to an expedited process for certificate of need review and membership of the health services planning and review board.

  • 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 February 21, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services 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 (1027) 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 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 April 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 22, 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, 17–0. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on August 19, 2008 and September 10, 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 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: 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
  • August 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 203
  • September 10, 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 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}(N T) [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.14
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1027}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2008 10:30 AM 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 17-0)
  • May 14, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 13, 2008: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs for Interim Study
  • August 19, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • September 10, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/10/2008 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 17-0)

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