Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee

Meeting Minutes

February 27, 2006

The committee was called to order by Chairman Steele.

Members present were: Representatives Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody,Eddins, Gilbert, Glenn, Hamilton, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Staggs, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele.

AGENDA ITEMS

HB 2560 was presented Representative Peters. Those voting “aye” on the motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Gilbert, Glenn, Hamilton, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Staggs, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele.

HB 2570 was presented as a committee substitute by Representative Gilbert Those voting “aye” on the motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Gilbert, Glenn, Hamilton, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Staggs, and Vice-Chairman Cox. Those voting “nay” were: Hickman, Miller (Doug), Sullivan, Wright and Chairman Steele. The measure was voted out as a committee substitute.

HB 2842 was presented as a committee substitute by Chairman Steele. Chairman Steele presented four amendments to the bill, all of which were adopted by unanimous consent. Those voting “aye” on a motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Glenn, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Sherrer, Staggs, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele. Those voting “nay” were: Hamilton, Lindley and Shelton.

The measure was voted out as a committee substitute.

HB 2614 was presented by Representative Calvey. Representative Peterson (Pam) offered three amendments to the bill, all of which were adopted by unanimous consent. Those voting “aye” on the motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Hamilton, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele. Those voting “nay” were: Staggs. The measure was passed out as a committee substitute.

HB 2907 was presented as a committee substitute by Representative Peterson (Ron.) Representative Miller (Ken) offered an amendment which was adopted by unanimous consent. Those voting “aye” on the motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Hamilton, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Miller (Ken), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Staggs, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele. The measure was voted out as a committee substitute.

HB 2399 was presented by Representative Hastings. Those voting “aye” on a motion to “do pass” were: Balkman, Billy, Brown, Coody, Eddins, Hamilton, Hickman, Jackson, Kern, Lindley, McDaniel, Miller (Doug), Peterson (Pam), Shelton, Sherrer, Staggs, Sullivan, Wright, Vice-Chairman Cox and Chairman Steele.

HBs 2562, 2675, 1389 and 2883 were held over.

There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Steele adjourned the meeting.

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Kris Steele, Chairman