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S.215 (Act 164)

An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Sen. Kevin Mullin ,
5/6/2016 - Signed by Governor on June 2, 2016
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Senate 5/6/2016 - Signed by Governor on June 2, 2016
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An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

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An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
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Friday, January 8, 2016
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:30 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
Suzanne Corbitt, Ophthalmic Consultants of Vermont
Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans
Josh Fisher, National Association of Vision Care Plans
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
4:55 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 11, 2016
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
1:50 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Voting

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
9:55 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 8, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
9:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans
Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans
Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
1:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Sen. Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
Aaron French, Deputy Commissioner,  Health Services and Managed Care, Department of Vermont Health Access
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Discussion

Friday, April 15, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
9:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
9:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Final markup and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
9:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Amendments from Rep. Paul Poirier and Rep. Sarah Buxton

Rep. Paul N. Poirier
Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
11:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Amendments from Rep. Dame

Rep. Paul Dame
11:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 29, 2016
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
5:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
4:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

First meeting, Committee of Conference. CHANGED TO 4:00 PM.
Room 17, Senate Health and Welfare

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care,
8:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

[Committee of Conference. Room 17, S H&W]

8:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

[Committee of Conference]

10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

[Committee of Conference]

1:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

[Committee of Conference]

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
8:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Second meeting, Committee of Conference.
Room 17.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
8:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Third meeting, Committee of Conference.
Room 17

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference.
Conference report signed.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Witnesses Who Testified

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
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Committee of Conference
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
House Committee on Health Care
  • Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Paul Dame
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Aaron French, Deputy Commissioner,  Health Services and Managed Care, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
  • David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Suzanne Corbitt, Ophthalmic Consultants of Vermont
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Josh Fisher, National Association of Vision Care Plans
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, National Association of Vision Care Plans

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No fiscal documents found for S.215 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.

An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference Members

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An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
4:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

First meeting, Committee of Conference. CHANGED TO 4:00 PM.
Room 17, Senate Health and Welfare

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
8:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Second meeting, Committee of Conference.
Room 17.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
8:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Third meeting, Committee of Conference.
Room 17

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.215 - An act relating to the regulation of vision insurance plans

Committee of Conference.
Conference report signed.

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
No committee of conference report found for S.215 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.

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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel

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