HB 1608-FN (2016): relative to uniform prior authorization forms.

HB 1608-FN (2016)

relative to uniform prior authorization forms.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2015-2016
• House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
• Senate committee: Health and Human Services
• Subject: Insurance
• Chapter law: 228

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 work sessions on February 18, 2016 and March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0799h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0799h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-0917h), offered by Rep. Billie Butler, was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 5, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1498s). The committee's amendment (1498s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-1655s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House failed “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1498s and 1655s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1498s and 1655s” on a division vote 162–155, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2016, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. John Fothergill (R - Coos 1) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)
• Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11)
• Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
• Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 18, 2016, 10:15 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, 10:00 AM: 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 5, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 204

Votes

• March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0799h and 0917h — voice vote, passed
• April 28, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1498s, NT, and 1655s, NT — voice vote, passed
• May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 19, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1498s and 1655s and Requests CofC — voice vote, failed
• May 19, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1498s and 1655s — yeas 162, nays 155, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 420-J:7-b
• RSA 420-E

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 14, page 82
• SC 13
• SC 16
• SC 18