29th Legislature(2015-2016)

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  • Bill HB 234
  • Current Status CHAPTER 17 SLA 16
  • Status Date 06/13/2016
  • Bill Version SCS CSHB 234(L&C)
  • Short Title INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TELEMEDICINE
  • Sponsor(S) REPRESENTATIVES VAZQUEZ, Gara, Hughes, Nageak, Foster, Tarr, Talerico, Edgmon, Munoz, Millett, Josephson, Kito, LeDoux, Spohnholz

  • Title "An Act relating to insurance coverage for mental health benefits provided through telehealth."
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Full Text of HB 234 Intro/ Offered Passed
Version Amended Name PDF Date House Senate
HB0234A HB 234 pdf
HB0234B CSHB 234(L&C) pdf
HB0234C SCS CSHB 234(L&C) pdf

HB0234Z Enrolled HB 234 pdf

Fiscal Action Summary

HB 234 Published
Fiscal Note Preparer Date Chamber Fiscal Impact Cmte Report Approp Bill
pdf Fiscal Note 1 Commerce, Community & Economic Dev H N HHSS, HL&C, SL&C

Bill Amendments Summary

  • Bill : HB 234

Amendments that are adopted are incorporated into the next version of the bill.
PDF versions of the amendment may have slight variations from the Journal entry. The Journal should be considered the authoritative version.

Action Journal
Amendment Chamber Action Date Page PDF

House and Senate Minutes/Recordings

  • Bill : HB 234
Meeting Date Start Time Title Meeting Details
4/15/2016 5:00 PM SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/14/2016 1:30 PM SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/11/2016 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/6/2016 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
3/17/2016 3:00 PM HOUSE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Minutes Audio/Video
3/15/2016 3:00 PM HOUSE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Minutes Audio/Video

Documents for Bill HB 234 29th Legislature

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Document Name Date/Time Subjects
HB234 ver A.PDF SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter JAMHI 1-18-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Anne Henry 1-19-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter American Osteopathic Association 3-15-....pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Psychological Association 3-6-2....pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Mental Health Trust 3-16-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Mental Health Board-Advisory Bo....pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Sheila Gallagher 1-27-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Pamela Lund 2-1-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Maureen Lawlor 1-26-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lynn Edwards 1-22-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lise Kirsis 3-14-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lita White 1-23-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Dr. John DeReyter 3-21-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Dr. Arom Evans undated-received 3-18-20....pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Diane Ingle 3-15-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Bryan Thomas 2-1-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Bobbi 1-19-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Anne Norton 1-18-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Sponsors Statement.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Opposing Documents-Email John DeRuyter 1-14-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Fiscal Note-DCCED-DOI-3-11-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Opposing Documents-Email Joel Wieman 1-16-2016.pdf SL&C 4/14/2016 1:30:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents Summary of Changes ver A to ver W.pdf HL&C 4/11/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Anne Henry 04-07-16.pdf HL&C 4/11/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Draft Proposed CS ver W.pdf HL&C 4/11/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Opposing Documents-Email Joel Wieman 1-16-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Opposing Documents-Email John DeRuyter 1-14-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Article My Statesman from Austin American 2-29-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-American Telemedicine Assoc-Telemedicine Gap Aanalysis 3-2015.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Telehealth Policy Trends and Considerations-NCSL 2015.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Psycho-Oncology Randomized Cancer Trial from Dr. Freeman 2014.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter JAMHI 1-18-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Anne Henry 1-19-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter American Osteopathic Association 3-15-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Psychological Association 3-6-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Mental Health Trust 3-16-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Letter Alaska Mental Health Board-Advisory Board on Alcholism and Drug Abuse 3-15-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Sheila Gallagher 1-27-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Pamela Lund 2-1-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Maureen Lawlor 3-8-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Maureen Lawlor 1-26-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lynn Edwards 1-22-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lita White 1-23-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Lise Kirsis 3-14-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Dr. John DeReyter 3-21-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Dr. Arom Evans undated-received 3-18-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Diane Ingle 3-15-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Bryan Thomas 2-1-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Bobbi 1-19-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Supporting Documents-Email Anne Norton 1-18-2016.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Sponsor Statement.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 ver A.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Fiscal Note-DCCED-DOI-03-11-16.pdf HL&C 4/6/2016 3:15:00 PM
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HB234 Support_Diane Ingle.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support_american osteopathic association_ 3 15 16.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support_Alaska Mental Health Board-Advisory Board on Alcholism and Drug Abuse 3-15-16 (3).pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support Alaska Mental Health Trust Of Support.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Bobbie email.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB 234 Support _Lise Kirsis 3.14.2016.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Bryan Thomas email.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Joel Wieman - Licensing board member.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Sheila Gallagher.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Pamela Lund.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Maureen Lawlor email.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Lita White email.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Lynn Edwards email.pdf HHSS 3/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Fiscal Note_DCCED-DOI_03.11.16.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 ver A.PDF HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_AFHCAN - telemedicine project evaluation.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_ATA_50-state-telemedicine-gaps-analysis--physician-practice-standards-licensure American Telemedicine Association.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_ANTHC-AFHCAN_Trail by Tundra-July-25-2014.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB 234 Support_various emails.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Testimony _John DeRuyter - face to face concerns.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support_ JAMHI letter_01.18.2016.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support _ Anne Henry Letter_01.19.2016.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Sponsors statement telemedine.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_telehealth2015 NCSL.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_telehealth factsheet_CMS.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_telehealth & teleconsult_ NASHP_2015.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_Hudson-Presentation _ISER-UAA _Rural Telemedicine.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_FSMB_Telemedicine_Policy.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Background_ Article- My Statesman from Austin American.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support_Anne Norton_01.18.2016.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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HB234 Support_AK-PA Letter_ 03-06-2016.pdf HHSS 3/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
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Jrn Date Jrn Page Text
1428 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/8/16
1428 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
1428 (H) HSS, L&C
1571 (H) COSPONSOR(S): NAGEAK
1688 (H) COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Moved HB 234 Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
1859 (H) HSS RPT 3DP 1NR 1AM
1859 (H) DP: TARR, VAZQUEZ, WOOL
1859 (H) NR: TALERICO
1859 (H) AM: SEATON
1859 (H) FN1: ZERO(CED)
1867 (H) COSPONSOR(S): TARR
1930 (H) COSPONSOR(S): TALERICO, EDGMON, MUNOZ
Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 3:30 p.m. Today --
Min (H) Minutes (HL&C)
2208 (H) COSPONSOR(S): TILTON
Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Moved CSHB 234(L&C) Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HL&C)
2217 (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 3NR
2217 (H) DP: TILTON, HUGHES, OLSON
2217 (H) NR: LEDOUX, KITO, JOSEPHSON
2217 (H) FN1: ZERO(CED)
2288 (H) COSPONSOR: REMOVED: TILTON
2295 (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/13/2016
2295 (H) READ THE SECOND TIME
2296 (H) L&C CS ADOPTED UC
2296 (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC
2296 (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 234(L&C)
2296 (H) PASSED Y38 N1 E1
2315 (H) COSPONSOR(S): MILLETT, JOSEPHSON, KITO, LEDOUX
2316 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
2316 (H) VERSION: CSHB 234(L&C)
2508 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
2508 (S) L&C
Text (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
Text (S) Heard & Held
Min (S) Minutes (SL&C)
Text (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 05:00 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
Text (S) Moved SCS CSHB 234(L&C) Out of Committee
Min (S) Minutes (SL&C)
2560 (S) L&C RPT SCS 4DP NEW TITLE
2560 (S) TITLE CHANGE: SCR 26
2560 (S) DP: COSTELLO, GIESSEL, MEYER, STEVENS
2560 (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)
2618 (S) RULES TO 1ST SUP CALENDAR 4/17/16
2618 (S) READ THE SECOND TIME
2618 (S) L&C SCS ADOPTED UC
2618 (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC
2618 (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS CSHB 234(L&C)
2618 (S) PASSED Y20 N-
2663 (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED
2663 (S) VERSION: SCS CSHB 234(L&C)
2499 (H) HELD UNDER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2502 (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y34 N3 E1 A2
2522 (H) COSPONSOR(S): SPOHNHOLZ
2992 (H) 4:36 PM 5/26/16 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR
3100 (H) SIGNED INTO LAW 6/13 CHAPTER 17 SLA 16
3100 (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/11/16
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