HB 611 (2017): relative to portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage.
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HB 611 (2017)
relative to portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Insurance
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 February 1, 2017. The committee held a work session on 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. William Marsh (D - Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. John Fothergill (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 5)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2017, 1:30 PM: public hearing, 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
- February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 01:30 PM 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