SB 63-FN (2009): relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider.
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SB 63-FN (2009)
relative to ensuring consumer access to care upon the termination of a participating provider.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on January 27, 2009 and February 3, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On March 25, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On March 25, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 13–9 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2009 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Rep. Beth Arsenault (D - Belk 4)
- Rep. Judith Reever (D - Belk 4)
- Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Thomas Donovan (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
- February 3, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
- April 16, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- May 5, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- May 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 4, 2009, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 25, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- March 25, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 13, nays 9, passed
- May 20, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 27, 2009: Hearing; January 27, 2009, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC8
- January 27, 2009: Hearing; January 27, 2009, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m
- February 3, 2009: Hearing; February 3, 2009, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC9
- February 17, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [3/4/09]; SC12
- March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
- March 4, 2009: Sen. Sgambati Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- March 25, 2009: Sen. Sgambati Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- March 25, 2009: Ought to Pass, RC 13Y - 9N, MA; OT3rdg
- March 25, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- April 16, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/16/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302
- May 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2009 9:30 AM LOB 302-304
- May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
- May 6, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 20 CC (vote 18-0)
- May 20, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV