SB 553 (2016): relative to implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.

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SB 553 (2016)

relative to implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 204

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 553 to After Lunch, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2016-1154s), offered by Sen. Forrester, 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 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 14, 2016. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2016 and April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1745h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1745h) was adopted on a voice vote 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 voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. 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 204 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2016, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 301-303
  • April 14, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 25, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 26, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 3, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1745h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1745h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 2016: Introduced 02/18/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 15, 2016: Hearing: 03/15/2016, Rooms 301-303, LOB, 02:30 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, 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Special Order SB 553 to After Lunch, Without Objection, MA
  • March 24, 2016: Sen. Forrester Floor Amendment #2016-1154s , AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1154s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 7, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/07/2016 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/14/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205-207
  • April 25, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2016 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/26/2016 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 3, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/03/2016 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1745h for 05/11/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1745h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1745h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1745h, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • 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 0204; Effective 06/06/2016

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