HB 1516-FN (2016): relative to balance billing.
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HB 1516-FN (2016)
relative to balance billing.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- 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 January 19, 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 unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 27, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 4.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2016, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
- 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
- September 27, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- October 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 01:45 PM LOB302
- 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: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
- September 27, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/27/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
- October 19, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/19/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
- October 26, 2016: Executive Session: 10/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-4)