SB 417 (2016): relative to employment contract restrictions upon physicians.

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SB 417 (2016)

relative to employment contract restrictions upon physicians.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 194

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Health and Human Services committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1062s). On March 24, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hosmer. The committee's amendment (1062s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. On March 24, 2016 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 and April 13, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2016. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 301-303
  • April 5, 2016, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 13, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 3, 2016, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
  • May 4, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, failed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 14, 2016: Without Objection, SB 417 is vacated from Commerce to Health and Human Services; 01/14/2016
  • January 19, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/19/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC2
  • March 15, 2016: Hearing: 03/15/2016, Rooms 301-303, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1062s , 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Hosmer Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1062s, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Prescott Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Pending Motion, Ought to Pass with Amendment #1062s; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1062s, RC 19Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 03:15 PM LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 13, 2016: Executive Session: 04/13/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs 04/20/2016
  • May 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 05/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 3, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/03/2016 01:15 PM LOB 304
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2016; Chapter 0194; Effective 08/05/2016

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