SB 185-FN (2009): relative to payment for medical services to state prisoners.

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SB 185-FN (2009)

relative to payment for medical services to state prisoners.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • 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 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1376h). The committee's amendment (1376h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 29, 2009 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 28, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1607h). The committee's amendment (1607h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 7, 2009, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 22, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 28, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1607h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1376h}{1607h} (New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC11
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [3/4/09]; SC12
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 17, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 7, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/7/2009 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 22, 2009: Executive Session: 4/22/2009 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 22, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h for April 29 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 22, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1376h
  • April 29, 2009: Amendment #1376h Adopted, VV
  • April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1376h: MA VV
  • April 29, 2009: Referred to Finance
  • May 12, 2009: Division III Work Session: 5/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 209
  • May 28, 2009: Executive Session: 5/28/2009 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1607h (NT) for June 3 CC (vote 22-0)
  • May 28, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1607h (New Title)
  • June 3, 2009: Amendment #1607h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1607h (New Title): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Sgambati Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment {1376h}{1607h} (New Title), MA, VV

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