2023 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB2994: Relating to hearing.

Legislative Summary

Modifies requirements for health insurance coverage of hearing-related items and services. Modifies requirements for health insurance coverage of hearing-related items and services. Requires Oregon Health Authority, through medical assistance program, and Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board, through health benefit plans offered by boards, to provide hearing-related items and services specified for health insurance coverage.

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Bill History

1/9/2023
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
1/16/2023
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
House of Representatives
2/15/2023
Public Hearing held.
House of Representatives
3/7/2023
Work Session held.
House of Representatives
3/13/2023
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
House of Representatives
3/13/2023
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
House of Representatives
5/22/2023
Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.
House of Representatives
5/30/2023
Work Session held.
House of Representatives
5/30/2023
Returned to Full Committee.
House of Representatives
6/2/2023
Work Session held.
House of Representatives
6/5/2023
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
House of Representatives
6/7/2023
Second reading.
House of Representatives
6/7/2023
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 8, 2023 Calendar.
House of Representatives
6/8/2023
Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 2--Boice, Reschke; Excused, 3--Levy B, Morgan, Owens; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Breese-Iverson, Wallan, Speaker Rayfield.
House of Representatives
6/15/2023
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Senate
6/15/2023
Referred to Ways and Means.
Senate
6/20/2023
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
Senate
6/20/2023
Second reading.
Senate
6/21/2023
Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.
Senate
6/22/2023
Carried over to 06-23 by unanimous consent.
Senate
6/23/2023
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed. Ayes, 24; Absent, 6--Boquist, Hansell, Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher.
Senate
6/23/2023
Vote explanation(s) filed by Knopp.
Senate
6/25/2023
Speaker signed.
House of Representatives
6/27/2023
President signed.
Senate
7/27/2023
Governor signed.
House of Representatives
8/4/2023
Chapter 424, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024.
House of Representatives

Amendments

Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A4

Joint Committee On Ways and Means (2023-06-02)

6/2/2023Adopted

Joint Subcommittee On Human Services Amendment #-A4

Joint Subcommittee On Human Services (2023-05-30)

5/30/2023Not Adopted

House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care Amendment #-1

House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care (2023-03-07)

3/7/2023Adopted

House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care Amendment #-1

House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care (2023-03-06)

3/6/2023Not Adopted

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
6/23/2023
24
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
6
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
6/8/2023
52
Yea
2
Nay
0
Not Voting
6
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed B-Eng.)
6/2/2023
21
Yea
1
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
3/7/2023
11
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(8/4/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

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