SB 188 (2009): relative to establishing a commission to study hospital billing practices of health care providers.

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SB 188 (2009)

relative to establishing a commission to study hospital billing practices of health care providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 2009 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1204s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2009 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 April 9, 2009 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1505h). The committee's amendment (1505h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 3, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1505h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 31, 2009, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 28, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 7, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1204s} (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1505h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1505h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1204s} (New Title) [04/08/09]; SC18, Pgs.26-27
  • April 8, 2009: Committee Amendment {1204s} (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1204s} (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 28, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/28/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 7, 2009: Executive Session: 5/7/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1505h for May 20 CC (vote 14-0)
  • May 13, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1505h
  • May 20, 2009: Amendment #1505h Adopted, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1505h: MA VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment {1505h}, MA, VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 07/16/2009; Chapter 0265

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