SENATE BILL 313

Sponsored By:

Senators Pinsky, Sfikas, and Teitelbaum

Entitled:

Universal Health Care Coverage Plan

Synopsis:

Amending the Constitution of Maryland to express the importance of providing health care coverage to all State citizens; requiring the General Assembly to enact a universal health care coverage plan for all State citizens by July 1, 2002; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/5

First Reading Finance

2/6

Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/27

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22

Senator Perry Sfikas, District 46

Senator Leonard H. Teitelbaum, District 19

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

GENERAL ASSEMBLY -see also- AELR CMTE; LEGISLATIVE POLICY

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMO; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.

REFERENDUM

Bill affects the following Statute:

Declaration of Rights

( 48 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered