SB 163 (2015): relative to wholesale hospital-to-hospital laboratory and testing services.

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SB 163 (2015)

relative to wholesale hospital-to-hospital laboratory and testing services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2015. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2015, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 2015, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 2, 2015, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 8, 2015, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 2, 2015: Hearing: 3/2/15, Room 100, SH, 1:40 p.m.; SC11
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 2, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/2/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 8, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2015 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jun 3 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 07/06/2015; Chapter 0213; Effective 07/06/2015

Laws It Would Change

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