SB 17 (2012): relative to evidence of admissions in medical injury actions.

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SB 17 (2012)

relative to evidence of admissions in medical injury actions.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. On January 19, 2011 the Senate adopted “Vacate SB 17 from Health & Human Services to Judiciary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 23, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On January 18, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 6–18. On January 18, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 5–19. On January 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 3, 2012 and May 1, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2012, May 8, 2012 and May 10, 2012. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2138h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2138h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 226–93. On May 17, 2012 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep Rowe)” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2012-2323h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Non-concur with House Amendment #2138h, #2323h” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Houde.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2011, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 27, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 3, 2012, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 1, 2012, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 3, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 8, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • January 19, 2011, Senate: Vacate SB 17 from Health & Human Services to Judiciary — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 6, nays 18, failed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 5, nays 19, failed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2138H(NT) — yeas 226, nays 93, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Rowe) — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2138h(NT) and #2323h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Non-concur with House Amendment #2138h, #2323h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Health & Human Services
  • January 19, 2011: Sen. Bradley Moved to Vacate SB 17 from Health & Human Services to Judiciary, MA, VV
  • February 10, 2011: Hearing: 2/10/2011, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC10
  • March 17, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/23/11; SC16
  • March 23, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 6Y-18N, MF
  • January 18, 2012: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration on Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 5Y-19N, MF
  • January 18, 2012: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 27, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/27/2012 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 3, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/3/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 2, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 5/2/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 3, 2012: Executive Session: 5/3/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 8, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/8/2012 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012: If Necessary, Continued Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2138h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 10-4; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-2138h (New Title)
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 16, 2012: Amendment #2138h(NT): AA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2138h(NT): MA RC 226-93
  • May 17, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Rowe): MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2323h (Rep Giuda): AA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2138h(NT) and #2323h: MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Houde Moved Non-concur with House Amendment #2138h, #2323h; MA, VV

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