SB 157 (2017): relative to network adequacy and consumer rights under the managed care law.

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SB 157 (2017)

relative to network adequacy and consumer rights under the managed care law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1042s). The committee's amendment (2017-1042s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2017, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2017-1174s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 29, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 29, 2017 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 4, 2017 the bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2017. The committee held a work session on May 16, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1772h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1772h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2017, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 25, 2017, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 10, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 16, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 17, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 29, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1042s and 1174s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1772h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 14, 2017: Hearing: 02/14/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1042s , 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1042s , AA, VV; 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-1174s , AA, VV; 03/29/2017
  • March 29, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 1042s and 1174s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/29/2017
  • April 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/19/2017 02:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 25, 2017: Executive Session: 04/25/2017 09:30 AM LOB 205
  • May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/04/2017 (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2017
  • May 4, 2017: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs 05/04/2017
  • May 10, 2017: Public Hearing: 05/10/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 16, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/16/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 17, 2017: Executive Session: 05/17/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1772h for 06/01/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-1772h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1772h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 10, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2017; Chapter 0214; Effective 01/01/2018

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