SCA 29 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 32 to Article I thereof, relating to health care coverage.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law does not provide a system of health care coverage for all California residents. Existing law does not require employers to provide health care coverage for employees and dependents, other than coverage provided as part of the workers' compensation system for work-related employee injuries, and does not require individuals to maintain health care coverage. Existing law provides for the creation of various programs to provide health care coverage to persons who have limited incomes and meet various eligibility requirements. Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care and for the regulation of health insurers by the Department of Insurance. This measure would prohibit the effectiveness or enforcement of a state or federal program that (1) requires individuals to obtain health care coverage, (2) requires health care service plans or health insurers to guarantee issue contracts and policies to all applicants, (3) requires employers to either provide health care coverage to their employees or pay a fee or tax to the state or the federal government in lieu thereof, (4) allows an entity created, operated, or subsidized by the government to compete with health care service plans and health insurers in the private sector, or (5) creates a single-payer health care system, unless the program is approved by the electorate by ballot measure.
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Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 6. Page 3466.)
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Set for hearing May 5.
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To Coms. on HEALTH and E., R., & C.A.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Tony Strickland · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Strickland, Tony Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 30% | 70% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cedillo | — | Nay |
| Negrete | — | Nay |
| Alquist | — | Nay |
| Leno | — | Nay |
| McLeod | — | Nay |
| Romero | — | Nay |
| Aanestad | — | Yea |
| Pavley | — | Nay |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Strickland, Tony | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SCA 29 do?
- Existing law does not provide a system of health care coverage for all California residents. Existing law does not require employers to provide health care coverage for employees and dependents, other than coverage provided as part of the workers' compensation system for work-related employee injuries, and does not require individuals to maintain health care coverage. Existing law provides for the creation of various programs to provide health care coverage to persons who have limited incomes and meet various eligibility requirements. Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care and for the regulation of health insurers by the Department of Insurance. This measure would prohibit the effectiveness or enforcement of a state or federal program that (1) requires individuals to obtain health care coverage, (2) requires health care service plans or health insurers to guarantee issue contracts and policies to all applicants, (3) requires employers to either provide health care coverage to their employees or pay a fee or tax to the state or the federal government in lieu thereof, (4) allows an entity created, operated, or subsidized by the government to compete with health care service plans and health insurers in the private sector, or (5) creates a single-payer health care system, unless the program is approved by the electorate by ballot measure.
- Who sponsors SCA 29?
- SCA 29 is sponsored by Strickland, Tony (Republican).
- What is the current status of SCA 29?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 SCA 29?
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