HB 505 (2009): waiving medical records fees for persons applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
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HB 505 (2009)
waiving medical records fees for persons applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 5)
- Rep. Barbara French (D - Merr 5)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- March 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 11, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 11:00 AM LOB 205
- March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 205
- March 3, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 RC (vote 9-7)
- March 3, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 11, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1385 (2008): waiving medical records fees for persons applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).