HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS-VETERANS
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SR 56 — HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS-VETERANS
Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Urges healthcare providers to verify a patient or resident's military status and to provide training to staff on the best practices for providing healthcare to veterans.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Resolution Adopted
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 21, 2019
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Be Adopted Veterans Affairs; 009-000-000
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Assigned to Veterans Affairs
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Referred to Assignments
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Filed with Secretary
Sponsors
- Michael E. Hastings · Cosponsor
- Mattie Hunter · Cosponsor
- Kimberly A. Lightford · Cosponsor
- Laura M. Murphy · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (4)
- Michael E. Hastings Democrat
- Mattie Hunter Democrat
- Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat
- Laura M. Murphy Democrat
Not signed on (179)
179 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 179 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cullerton, Thomas | — | Yea |
| Crowe, Rachelle | — | Yea |
| Stewart, Brian W | — | Yea |
| Schimpf, Paul | — | Yea |
| Muñoz, Antonio | — | Not Voting |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 56 do?
- Urges healthcare providers to verify a patient or resident's military status and to provide training to staff on the best practices for providing healthcare to veterans.
- Who sponsors SR 56?
- SR 56 is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 56?
- This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 56?
- Track SR 56 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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