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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
05/21/2015
05/21/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to authorizing the Governor to appoint a registered nurse to the Health Policy Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts law regarding the Health Policy Commission, a state agency responsible for overseeing healthcare costs and quality. Specifically, it will change the composition of the Commission by increasing the number of members appointed by the Governor from three to four, and importantly, the fourth appointee must be a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and actively works in a patient care setting; this new nurse member will initially serve a five-year term.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Michael Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Denise Provost (D),
John Scibak (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2771 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2771 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2771.pdf |
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