SB 331 (2018): prohibiting Medicaid from paying for sex reassignment drug or hormone therapy or surgery.

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SB 331 (2018)

prohibiting Medicaid from paying for sex reassignment drug or hormone therapy or surgery.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient to Legislate” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. David Watters. On March 15, 2018 the Senate again voted to kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Giuda. On March 15, 2018 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 12, nays 12, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Finance
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/15/2018; SC 12A
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-11N, MA ; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Withdraws Motion to Lay on Table; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Watters Moved Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 13Y-11N, MA ; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Giuda Moved Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient, MA, VV; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 12Y-12N, MF; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: No Pending Motion; 03/15/2018
  • April 20, 2020: (SENATE CLERK'S NOTE: The roll call vote below on SB 331 was inadvertently entered in the Daily Journal and has been corrected in the Senate Permanent Journal from 12-12 to 13-11)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1560 (2018): prohibiting Medicaid from paying for sex reassignment drug or hormone therapy or surgery.

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