HB 321 (2017): establishing a commission to study a public option for health insurance.
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HB 321 (2017)
establishing a commission to study a public option for health insurance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2017. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2017 and February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jerry Knirk (D - Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2017, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- January 24, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 7, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/19/2017 01:15 PM LOB 302
- January 24, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/24/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
- February 7, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
- February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 21-0; CC)
- March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017