HB 1537 (2018): relative to a second opinion on health care matters for state or county prisoners.
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HB 1537 (2018)
relative to a second opinion on health care matters for state or county prisoners.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Amanda Bouldin (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Janice Schmidt (D - Hills 28)
- Rep. Tracy Emerick (R - Rock 21)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Dave Testerman (R - Merr 2)
- Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 16)
- Rep. Susan Almy (D - Graf 13)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Kate Murray (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 30, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 9, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 8, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 11:00 AM LOB 204
- January 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 LOB 204
- February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/07/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- February 8, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2018
- February 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 9, 2018: Hearing: 04/09/2018, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
- May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 2, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 379 (2018): relative to retroactive denials of previously paid claims.
- HB 349 (2019): relative to a second opinion on health care matters for state and county prisoners.
- HB 349 (2019): relative to a second opinion on health care matters for state and county prisoners.