SB 334 (2012): relative to Medicare unfair trade practices.

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SB 334 (2012)

relative to Medicare unfair trade practices.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0654s). The committee's amendment (0654s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 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 February 22, 2012 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2012, May 1, 2012 and May 8, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 212–126.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2012, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 12, 2012, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 24, 2012, 2:45 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2012, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 8, 2012, 11:15 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 8, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0654s — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 212, nays 126, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 10, 2012: Hearing: 1/10/12, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC2
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0654s, 2/15/12; SC7
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Amendment 0654s; AA, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0654s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/12/2012 2:15 PM LOB 302-304 ==Insurance/Consumer Protection Div==
  • April 24, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/24/2012 2:45 PM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2012 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 3, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 5/3/2012 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 8, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/8/2012 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 10, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 15 (Vote 12-6; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 212-126

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