HB 1281-FN (2014): relative to copayments for certain providers.

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HB 1281-FN (2014)

relative to copayments for certain providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 299

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2014 and March 3, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0832h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0832h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1508s). The committee's amendment (1508s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1595s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2014 the House adopted “Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. A committee of conference met on May 22, 2014, May 27, 2014 and May 29, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1988c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1988c) on a division vote 201–115. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 1, 2014, making it Chapter 299 of the session laws. It took effect on September 30, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 18, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 3, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 15, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • May 22, 2014, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 304
  • May 27, 2014, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 304
  • May 29, 2014, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0832h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 201, nays 115, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 18, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/18/2014 9:00 AM LOB 104
  • February 18, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Executive Session: 2/18/2014 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2014 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0832h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0832h AA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0832h MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 15, 2014: Hearing: 4/15/14, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1508s, NT, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1508s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2014-1595s, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1508s, NT, 1595, MA, RC 23Y-0N; OT3rdg
  • May 7, 2014: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C (Rep. Butler) MA VV
  • May 7, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Butler, Schlachman, Muns, John Hunt
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Sanborn Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 20, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Cataldo, and Soucy
  • May 22, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/22/2014; 3:00 PM; LOB 304
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 9:30 AM; LOB 304==RECESSED
  • May 29, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/29/2014; 9:30 AM; LOB 304
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1988c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1988c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1988c; Adopted, Div 201-115
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • August 1, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 8/1/2014; Chapter 0299; Section 1 & 2 Effective as provided in Section 5. Section 6-8 Effecive 10/1/17. Remainder Effective 9/30/2014

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