HB 1493-FN (2012): relative to copayments for certain specialists.
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HB 1493-FN (2012)
relative to copayments for certain specialists.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee held a work session on February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 unanimously, 13–0. On March 7, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 6 to 5.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Joanne Ward (R - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 2, 2012, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 21, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- September 18, 2012, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 307
- October 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
- February 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 2:15 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
- February 16, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/16/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
- February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 7, 2012: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs for Interim Study
- September 18, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/2012 1:15 PM LOB 307 ==Insurance Div==
- October 2, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 302
- October 2, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 6-5)