HB 1388-FN (2018): relative to testing for Lyme disease.

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HB 1388-FN (2018)

relative to testing for Lyme disease.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • September 27, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
  • October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 01:15 PM LOB 205
  • January 25, 2018: Executive Session: 01/25/2018 LOB 205
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/22/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2018
  • September 27, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/27/2018 10:00 AM LOB205
  • October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB205
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-2)

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