HB 250 (2020): establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.

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HB 250 (2020)

establishing a dental benefit under the state Medicaid program.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 24, 2019. The committee met in executive session on November 6, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2725h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2725h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1427s). The committee's amendment (2020-1427s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 205–124, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. The bill was enrolled on July 10, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 28, 2020. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 16, 2020 the House voted 194–146 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

January 17, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
February 26, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
September 24, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
November 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
June 10, 2020, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

January 8, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2725h (NT) — voice vote, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 205, nays 124, passed
September 17, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 194, nays 146, failed

The Docket

January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
January 17, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/17/2019 10:30 am LOB 205
February 19, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/19/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
February 26, 2019: Executive Session: 02/26/2019 01:00 pm LOB 205
February 27, 2019: Retained in Committee
September 24, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/24/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
November 6, 2019: Executive Session: 11/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
November 13, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2725h (NT) (Vote 21-0; CC)
January 8, 2020: Amendment #2019-2725h (NT): AA VV 01/08/2020
January 8, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2725h (NT): MA VV 01/08/2020
March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Health and Human Services
June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 09:15 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1372s
June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DhzI7U5vQRi3zvou0MN6ow
June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 9292056099,,99715600870# or 13017158592,,99715600870#
June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 997 1560 0870
June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
June 10, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/10/2020, 09:10 am
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1427s , 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1427s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1427s, RC 19Y-5N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Weber): MA RC 205-124 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
July 10, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
July 28, 2020: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2020
September 16, 2020: Veto Sustained 09/16/2020: RC 194-146 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

Laws It Would Change

RSA 126-A:5

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