SB 285 (2022): relative to discount medical plan organizations.

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SB 285 (2022)

relative to discount medical plan organizations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0636s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0636s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 20, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1376h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1376h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 6, 2022, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 7, 2022, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0636s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1376h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 9, 2022: Hearing: 02/09/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0636s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0636s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0636s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 7, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/20/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1376h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1376h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1376h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0214; Effective 08/16/2022

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