Legislative Advocacy
The Day At the Capitol this year is February 12, 2008. You can get CE credit, network with other association members and speak with your legislators.
The Oklahoma State Association of Health Underwriters strives to bring our members pertinent and accurate information regarding local legislation that affects our industry and consumers. Click on the link to connect with the Oklahoma legislature: www.lsb.state.ok.us
Oklahoma Legislative Service Bureau Bill Tracking Reports
Bill Movement Report
OSAHU overview of positions
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Bill Tracking Report from Jim Milner
WEEK ENDING MARCH 5 08
OSAHU
03-07-2008 - 08:35:17
Track: OK. Health Underwriters Assn.
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HB 1018
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Murphey |
Relates to Oklahoma income tax by providing an income tax deduction for certain negative outcomes insurance; defines term. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
01-04-07 H Filed 01-29-07 H Referred to House Committee on H-Appropriations Sub on Revenue and Taxation 02-26-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1076
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Carey |
Creates the Accident and Health Insurance Minimum Standards Act; provides applicability and scope; requires Insurance Commissioners to promulgate and adopt certain rules; authorizes adoption of additional rules. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
01-12-07 H Filed 01-26-07 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules 03-12-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1291
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Covey |
Relates to poor persons by authorizing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board to promulgate rules expanding certain eligibility. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
01-18-07 H Filed 01-26-07 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health 02-26-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1414
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McCullough |
Relates to state government; clarifies language of the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Act. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
02-20-07 H Meeting set for 1:30 p.m., Room 412C, State...H-Economic Sub on Insurance and Reti 02-20-07 H Not heard in committee H-Economic Sub on Insurance and Retirement 02-26-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1475
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Cox |
Relates to medical liability actions; expands scope of limitation to apply in medical liability actions; eliminates termination date; provides for several liability in medical liability. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
03-07-07 H Reported from committee - As Substituted House Judiciary and Public Safety 03-19-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 03-15-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1524
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Shannon |
Relates to revenue and taxation; adds exemption for health care insurance premiums in relation to Oklahoma income tax. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
02-20-07 H Title stricken in committee H-Appropriations Sub on Revenue and Taxation 02-20-07 H Voted from committee - Do Pass as amended H-Appropriations Sub on Revenue and Taxa 03-12-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1620
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Johnson, Rob |
Relates to tort reform; modifies when a party may obtain a stay; provides that appeal bonds shall not be required for appeals of punitive damages. |
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Track Name(s): |
OADC Title 12, OAPTR, OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
03-07-07 H Reported from committee - As Substituted House Judiciary and Public Safety 03-19-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 03-15-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1632
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Joyner |
Relates to insurance; limits coverage for elective abortions; defines terms; specifies applicable contracts. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
03-06-07 H Reported from committee - Do Pass House Judiciary and Public Safety 03-19-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 03-15-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1642
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Inman |
Relates to public health and safety; creates the Oklahoma Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care Act. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
01-29-07 H Meeting set for 3:00 p.m., Room 432A, State...H-Public Health Sub on Health 01-26-07 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health 03-12-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1662
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Harrison |
Relates to state government; State and Education Employees Group Insurance Act; clarifies language. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |
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Bill History: |
01-19-07 H Filed 01-26-07 H Referred to House Committee on House Economic Development and Financial Srv 02-26-07 H Dormant pursuant to the rules |
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HB 1747
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Hoskin Burrage |
Relates to poor persons; increases federal poverty level for Employer/Employee Partnership for Insurance Coverage Premium Assistance Program. |
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Track Name(s): |
OK. Health Underwriters Assn. |