Key Votes
HB 1 - Authorizes Individuals to Decline Health Care Coverage - Key Vote
Alaska Key Votes
Stages
- April 12, 2012 Referred to Committee
- April 11, 2011 House Bill Passed
- April 11, 2011 House Bill Passed
- Jan. 18, 2011 Introduced
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - April 12, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (23-16) - April 11, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizes Individuals to Decline Health Care Coverage
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals to accept or decline health care coverage.
Highlights:
- Authorizes individuals to accept or decline health care coverage without penalty or threat of penalty (Sec. 2).
- Exempts the following from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 2):
- Health care services provided or required by the state, a political subdivision of the state, or a court of the state; and
- A contract right that provides health care services.
Note:
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (24-16) - April 11, 2011
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 18, 2011
Title: Authorizes Individuals to Decline Health Care Coverage
Sponsors
- Carl J. Gatto (AK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Bob Lynn (AK - R)
Co-sponsors
- Alan S. Dick (AK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Craig W. Johnson (AK - R)
- Peggy Wilson (AK - R)
