HI HB1810 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-28 - (H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Requires, no later than January 1, 2014, the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund to require every health benefits plan established or contracted to include lower deductibles and co-payments for non-tobacco smokers and other persons of low risk. Requires the board to consult with medical professionals to determine low risk behavior. Prohibits genetic factors and pre-existing conditions as being considered a behavior. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1810 HD1)

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Title

Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Deductibles, Co-Payments

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-02-28 (H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2012-02-27 (H) Broadcast of hearing/briefing available. See: www.capitoltv.org
2012-02-24 (H) Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 02-28-12 10:00AM in House conference room 308.
2012-02-16 (H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).
2012-02-16 (H) Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 520-12) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2012-02-10 (H) The committees on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Rhoads, Yamashita, Aquino, Cullen, Ichiyama, Souki, Takumi, Fontaine, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) M. Lee, Luke, Saiki.
2012-02-06 (H) Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Friday, 02-10-12 9:30AM in House conference room 309.
2012-01-19 (H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2
2012-01-18 (H) Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2012-01-13 (H) Prefiled

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