Committee Report REGULAR CALENDAR May 2, 2018 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT OF COMMITTEE The Majority of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs to which was referred SB 383, AN ACT (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. Having considered the same, report the same with the following resolution: RESOLVED, that it is INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. Rep. John Hunt FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT Committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Bill Number: SB 383 Title: (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. Date: May 2, 2018 Consent Calendar: REGULAR Recommendation: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE STATEMENT OF INTENT This bill will establish a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. The majority of the Commerce Committee is opposed to creating yet another study commission with a laudable purpose that is in reality just another forum for those who want Medicare for everyone i.e. - single payer health care. Given that there is an election coming up, the majority of the committee believes that there will be plenty of venues and opportunities for those who want an opportunity to expound on their desire for a single payer/Medicare for everyone health insurance plan. Vote 11-7. Rep. John Hunt FOR TIl E IMMO RI TY Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File REGULAR CALENDAR Commerce and Consumer Affairs SB 383, (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. MAJORITY: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE. MINORITY: OUGHT TO PASS. Rep. John Hunt for the Majority of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This bill will establish a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. The majority of the Commerce Committee is opposed to creating yet another study commission with a laudable purpose that is in reality just another forum for those who want Medicare for everyone i.e. - single payer health care. Given that there is an election coming up, the majority of the committee believes that there will be plenty of venues and opportunities for those who want an opportunity to expound on their desire for a single payer/Medicare for everyone health insurance plan. Vote 11-7. Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File Stapler, Carol From: John B Hunt <[email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:21 PM To: Smarling, Pam; Stapler, Carol Subject: SB383 SENATE BILL 383 This bill will establish a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. The majority of the Commerce committee is oppose to create yet another study commission with a laudable purpose, but in reality is just another forum for those who want Medicare for everyone i.e.: single payer. Given that there is an election coming up, the majority of the committee believe there will be plenty of venues and opportunities for those who want an opportunity to expound on their desire for a single payer / Medicare for everyone healthcare insurance. REGULAR CALENDAR May 2, 2018 The Minority of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs to which was referred SB 383, AN ACT (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. Having considered the same, and being unable to agree with the Majority, report with the recommendation that the bill OUGHT TO PASS. Rep. Edward Butler FOR THE MINORITY OF THE COMMITTEE Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File MINORITY COMMITTEE REPORT Committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Bill Number: SB 383 Title: (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. Date: May 2, 2018 Consent Calendar: REGULAR Recommendation: OUGHT TO PASS STATEMENT OF INTENT This bill originally was directed towards a study of 'health care for all'. As amended unanimously by the Senate, it creates a commission to study access to affordable health care. The preamble states 'many residents of New Hampshire remain uninsured or underinsured, and costs continue to soar'. We all know that costs for health care and insurance policies are continuing to climb at rates well beyond the consumer price index. Establishing a commission of practitioners, administrators, advocates and consumers to continue to analyze the reasons for these costs and to discuss possible NH solutions only makes sense. Yes, this is an incredibly difficult and complex issue. But we must not shy away. We should continue to look for ways to control costs and enhance access to the health care our constituents need, Rep. Edward Butler FOR 'NU MINORITY Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File REGULAR CALENDAR Commerce and Consumer Affairs SB 383, (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. OUGHT TO PASS. Rep. Edward Butler for the Minority of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. This bill originally was directed towards a study of 'health care for all'. As amended unanimously by the Senate, it creates a commission to study access to affordable health care. The preamble states 'many residents of New Hampshire remain uninsured or underinsured, and costs continue to soar'. We all know that costs for health care and insurance policies are continuing to climb at rates well beyond the consumer price index. Establishing a commission of practitioners, administrators, advocates and consumers to continue to analyze the reasons for these costs and to discuss possible NH solutions only makes sense. Yes, this is an incredibly difficult and complex issue. But we must not shy away. We should continue to look for ways to control costs and enhance access to the health care our constituents need. Original: House Clerk Cc: Committee Bill File Stapler, Carol From: Ed Butler <[email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 3:44 PM To: Hunt, John; Stapler, Carol Subject: 383 Minority blurb Attachments: S13383 Minority OTP.docx Representative Ed Butler Carroll County District 7 - includes the towns of Hart's Location, Bartlett, Jackson, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Albany, Tamworth, Madison, Freedom and the unincorporated Hale's Location Commerce Committee, Ranking Democrat 986-4387 (cell) 374-6131 (home and inn) 1 SB383 Minority OTP This bill originally was directed towards a study of 'health care for all'. As amended unanimously by the Senate it creates a commission to study access to affordable health care. The preamble states 'many residents of New Hampshire remain uninsured or under insured, and costs continue to soar'. We all know that costs for health care and insurance policies are continuing to climb at rates well beyond the CPI. Establishing a Commission of practitioners, administrators, advocates and consumers to continue to analyze the reasons for these costs and to discuss possible NH solutions only makes sense. Yes, this is an incredibly difficult and complex issue. But we must not shy away. We should continue to look for ways to control costs and enhance access to the healthcare our constituents need. ' -....... Voting- Sheets • HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE SESSION on SB 383 BILL TITLE: (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. DATE: April 24, 2018 LOB ROOM: 302 MOTIONS: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE Moved by Rep. Ferreira Seconded by Rep. Schwaegler Vote: 11-7 CONSENT CALENDAR: NO Statement of Intent: Refer to Committee Report Respectfully submitted, Rep Valerie Fraser, Clerk HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE SESSION on SB 383 BILL TITLE: (New Title) establishing a commission to recommend policies that will enhance access to affordable health care for all New Hampshire residents. DATE: 4— LOB ROOM: 302 MOTION: (Please check one box) 0 OTP LET ITL 0 Retain (1st year) E1 Adoption of Amendment # 0 Interim Study (2nd year) (if offered) Moved by Rep. Fp (1'1 Seconded by Rep. G kt4a,1 it ri Vote: I( MOTION: (Please check one box) ❑ OTP 0 OTP/A 0 ITL 0 Retain (1st year) O Adoption of Amendment # 0 Interim Study (2nd year) (if offered) Moved by Rep. Seconded by Rep. Vote: MOTION: (Please check one box) O OTP 0 OTP/A 0 ITL 0 Retain (ist year) O Adoption of Amendment # 0 Interim Study (2nd year) (if offered) Moved by Rep. Seconded by Rep. Vote: MOTION: (Please check one box) O OTP 0 OTP/A 0 ITL 0 Retain (1st year) O Adoption of Amendment # 0 Interim Study (2nd year) (if offered) Moved by Rep. Seconded by Rep. Vote: CONSENT CALENDAR: YES /NO Minority Report? Yes No If yes, author, Rep: Motion -6v-kker Respectfully submitted: VaLeA4-6-- it, a4 Rep' Valerie Fraser, Clerk STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1/5/2018 10:27:29 AM OFFICE OF THE HOUSE CLERK Roll Call Committee Registers Report 2018 SESSION COMMERCE • Title:.-40i4 diffrnfr7154.4.4404-1,4470-gei 7/-6--- eate._) PH Date: 4 i (t i 0' . •-or-a-e-L'--1-41440 /ecti=e' / 61.Li / f 6-0 da Ai. . Motion: . I T 1,-- Amendment #: MEMBER YEAS NAYS Hunt, John B. Chariman \17' Biggie, Barbara Vice Chairman Fraser, Valerie Clerk J Fromuth, Bart . Sanborn, Laurie J. V Ferreira, Elizabeth \i/i Osborne, Jason M. • . , Costable-, Michael il . • Plumer, John R. ii,- Schwaegler, Vicki V/ • Panasiti, Reed A. V • ' Butler, Edward A. V Gidge, Kenneth N.