SB 455-FN (2010): relative to federal health care reform.

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SB 455-FN (2010)

relative to federal health care reform.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 243

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2010 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 2010 on a proposed non-germane amendment. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 28, 2010 and May 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The committee's amendment (1808h) was adopted on a roll call 178–120 on May 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1982h) was rejected on a roll call 121–182 on May 13, 2010. On May 13, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 182–121. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment 1808h, NT” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2010, making it Chapter 243 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2010, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • March 23, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 27, 2010, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 303
  • April 28, 2010, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 4, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, House: MAJ AM 1808H (NT) — yeas 178, nays 120, passed
  • May 13, 2010, House: FLAM 1982H (NT) (REP CHANDLER) — yeas 121, nays 182, failed
  • May 13, 2010, House: OTP/AM 1808H (NT) — yeas 182, nays 121, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment 1808h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • February 9, 2010: Hearing: February 9, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/3/10; SC8
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 3, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 23, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/23/2010 1:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 13, 2010: Executive Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Continued Executive Session: 4/22/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 27, 2010: Public Hearing on Non-Germane Amendment: 4/27/2010 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • April 27, 2010: Executive Session: 4/27/2010 1:30 PM LOB 303
  • April 28, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/28/2010 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 4, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/4/2010 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 10:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 6, 2010: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1808h(NT) for May 12 (Vote 15-2; RC); HJ37 PG.1738-1739
  • May 6, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1808h (New Title)
  • May 6, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 12, 2010: Special Order to Next Session Day, Without Objection
  • May 13, 2010: Majority Committee Amendment #1808h (New Title) Adopted, RC 178-120
  • May 13, 2010: Floor Amendment #1982h(NT) (Rep Chandler) Failed, RC 121-182
  • May 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #1808h(NT): MA RC 182-121
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment 1808h, NT, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/10; Chapter 0243
  • July 1, 2010: I Section 15 Effective 07/01/11
  • July 1, 2010: II. Sections 1-7 & 14 Effective 07/01/10
  • July 1, 2010: III. Section 16 Effective 7/01/12
  • July 1, 2010: IV. Remainder Effective 09/23/10

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