HB 1729-FN (2018): allowing the state retiree medical benefits subsidy to be used for alternative group insurance plans.

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HB 1729-FN (2018)

allowing the state retiree medical benefits subsidy to be used for alternative group insurance plans.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Retirement

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2018, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/31/2018 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 8, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 02/08/2018 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2018 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 306
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018

Laws It Would Change

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