HB 481-FN (2013): limiting the state's authority to seek reimbursement for public assistance.

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HB 481-FN (2013)

limiting the state's authority to seek reimbursement for public assistance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 and March 7, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0778h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0778h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1344s). The committee's amendment (1344s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1344s (Rep J.MacKay)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2013, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 26, 2013, 3:45 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 7, 2013, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
  • April 16, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 20, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0778h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1344s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1344s (Rep J.MacKay) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/19/2013 1:45 PM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 1:30 PM LOB 205
  • February 26, 2013: Continued Public Hearing: 2/26/2013 3:45 PM LOB 205
  • March 5, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 7, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 3/7/2013 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0778h for Mar 20 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0778h
  • March 20, 2013: Amendment #0778h: AA VV
  • March 20, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0778h: MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Education & Human Services
  • April 16, 2013: Hearing: 4/16/13, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 24, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1344s, 5/2/13; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Committee Amendment 1344s, AA, VV
  • May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1344s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/30/13; SC22
  • May 30, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1344s (Rep J.MacKay): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1585
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • July 10, 2013: Signed By Governor 07/10/2013; Effective 01/01/2014; Chapter 0212

Laws It Would Change

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