HB 585 (2014): relative to insurance parity for optometrists.

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HB 585 (2014)

relative to insurance parity for optometrists.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 23, 2013, June 11, 2013, September 17, 2013 and October 15, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2289h) by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (2289h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 15, 2014 the House adopted “Lay on the Table” on a division vote 198–143, on a motion by Rep. LeBrun. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 17, 2014, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 19, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013, 9:00 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 23, 2013, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • June 11, 2013, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 17, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 15, 2013, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 22, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • January 15, 2014, House: Lay on the Table — yeas 198, nays 143, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 22, 2013: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/22/2013 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Work Session: 3/5/2013 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • May 23, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/23/2013 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • June 11, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/11/2013 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • September 17, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/17/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 15, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/2013 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 22, 2013: ==Rescheduled== Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/22/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 29, 2013: ==Cancelled==Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 25, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2289h for Jan 8 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • November 25, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • January 15, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2289h AA VV
  • January 15, 2014: Lay on the Table (Rep. LeBrun) MA DV 198-143
  • September 17, 2014: Died on Table

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