HB 1478 (2016): establishing a commission to develop a structure for the implementation of an alternative contract for health care payments.
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HB 1478 (2016)
establishing a commission to develop a structure for the implementation of an alternative contract for health care payments.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2016. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 5, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 18, 2016, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 1, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 19, 2016, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
- February 18, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-6; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/10/2016
- March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- April 19, 2016: Hearing: 04/19/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:50 pm
- May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2016
- May 5, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/05/2016