SB 532-FN (2016): relative to prior authorization for substance use treatment.

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SB 532-FN (2016)

relative to prior authorization for substance use treatment.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 275

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0857s). The committee's amendment (0857s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 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 with changes (amendment 2016-1065s). The committee's amendment (1065s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-1132s), offered by Sen. Stiles, was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2016. The committee held work sessions on April 19, 2016 and April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1778h) by a vote of 13–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1778h) was adopted on a division vote 274–66 on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-1920h), offered by Rep. Hannon, was adopted on a roll call 210–139 on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2027e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 16, 2016, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2016, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 14, 2016, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 19, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, 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 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0857s — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1065s and 1132s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 274, nays 66, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1778h and 1920h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 210, nays 139, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Non-Concur Request Committee of Conference — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendments # 1778h, NT, and #1920h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 11, 2016: Hearing: 02/11/2016, Room 100, SH, 03:15 pm; SC5
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0857s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0857s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0857s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/10/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1065s , 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1065s, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Stiles Floor Amendment #2016-1132s , AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1065s and 1132s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/14/2016 11:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 19, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/19/2016 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/26/2016 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 01:15 PM 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 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 11, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1778h (NT) for 05/11/2016 (Vote 13-7; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1778h : AA DV 274-66 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: FLAM #2016-1920h (Rep. Hannon): AA RC 210-139 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1778h and 1920h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Moved Nonconcur with House Amendments # 1778h, NT and 1920h; Requests C of C, RC 8Y-16N, MF; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Stiles Moved to Concur with House Amendments # 1778h, NT, and #1920h, NT, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2027e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2027e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/2016; Chapter 0275; Effective 01/01/2017 at 12:01 am

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