Source: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/2008/calendar/HC070426.htm
Timestamp: 2018-07-23 14:58:50
Document Index: 238484056

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 4088', '§ 4088', '§ 9402', '§ 607', '§ 614', '§ 676', '§ 1095', '§ 1095', '§ 1259', '§ 1102', '§ 2510', '§ 2510', '§ 2510', '§ 26', '§ 501']

Action Postponed Until Thursday, April 26, 2007
S. 39 Health Insurance Reimbursement for Naturopathic Physicians............ 1109 Rep. Milkey for Health Care
S. 54 Relating to Motor Vehicle Wreckers................................................. 1110
H. 545 Relating to the Agency of Human Services....................................... 1110
S. 133 Motor Vehicle /Junior Operators / Primary Seat Belt Enforcement.... 1110
Rep. Grad for Judiciary
Rep. G. Clark Amendment............................................................ 1114
J.R.H. 25 Authorizing Forests, Parks and Recreation Land Exchanges........ 1115
H. 542 Amendment to Charter City of Vergennes........................................ 1115
S. 6 Preventing Conviction of Innocent Persons........................................ 1116
S. 93 Miscellaneous Changes to Education Law....................................... 1128
Rep. Donovan for Education
S. 137 Reducing Phosphorus Allowed in Household Cleansing Products ..... 1135
Rep. C. Martin for Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
H. 330 Repeal of Law to Municipal Trailer Park Ordinances....................... 1136
Rep. Valliere for General, Housing and Military Services
S. 52 Motor Vehicles, Snowmobiles, Motorboats, All-Terrain Vehicles.... 1136
Rep. Minter for Transportation
S. 128 Sunsets on Forensic Examinations at Designated Hospitals................ 1136
Senate Proposals of Amendment
H. 296 Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Permitting............... 1136
H. 313 Administration and Enforcement of Fines in Judicial System.............. 1137
H.C.R. 123 In Memory of Elizabeth Daley Jeffords .................................... 1156
H.C.R. 124 Congratulating 2007 Champions Vermont Frost Heaves........... 1156
ORDERS OF THE DAYACTION CALENDAR
Rep. Milkey of Brattleboro, for the Committee on Health Care, recommends that the House propose to the Senate that the bill be amended by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Sec. 1. 8 V.S.A. § 4088d is added to read:
§ 4088d. COVERAGE FOR COVERED SERVICES PROVIDED BY
(a) A health insurance plan shall provide coverage for medically necessary health care services covered by the plan when provided by a naturopathic physician licensed in this state for treatment within the scope of practice described in chapter 81 of Title 26. Health care services provided by naturopathic physicians may be subject to reasonable deductibles, co-payment and co-insurance amounts, fee or benefit limits, practice parameters,
cost-effectiveness and clinical efficacy standards, and utilization review consistent with any applicable regulations published by the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration. Any amounts, limits, standards, and review shall not function to direct treatment in a manner unfairly discriminative against naturopathic care, and collectively shall be no more restrictive than those applicable under the same policy to care or services provided by other health care providers, but may allow for the management of the benefit consistent with variations in practice patterns and treatment modalities among different types of health care providers. A health insurance plan may require that the naturopathic physician’s services be provided by a licensed naturopathic physician under contract with the insurer or shall be covered in a manner consistent with out-of-network provider reimbursement practices for primary care providers. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as impeding or preventing either the provision or the coverage of health care services by licensed naturopathic physicians, within the lawful scope of naturopathic practice, in hospital facilities on a staff or employee basis.
(b) As used in this section, “health insurance plan” means any individual or group health insurance policy, any hospital or medical service corporation or health maintenance organization subscriber contract, or any other health benefit plan offered, issued, or renewed for any person in this state by a health insurer, as defined by 18 V.S.A. § 9402. The term shall not include benefit plans providing coverage for specific disease or other limited benefit coverage.
This act shall be effective on October 1, 2007.
(Committee vote: 9-1-1)
(For Senate amendments see Senate Journal 3/21/07-Pages 272-273
An act relating to motor vehicle wreckers.
An act relating to the agency of human services.
(Rep. Evans of Essex will speak for the Committee on Government Operations.)
Rep. Grad of Moretown, for the Committee on Judiciary, recommends that the House propose to the Senate that the bill be amended by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
This act shall be known as and may be cited as the "Highway Traffic Safety Act of 2007."
(1) In December 2006, the governor transmitted to the Division Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, the Strategic Highway Plan for Vermont that stated "The first half of 2006 was trending toward a near record-breaking year for highway deaths and incapacitating injuries." In response to this trend, the Strategic Highway Fatality Plan for Vermont was created with the mission to "minimize the occurrence and severity of crashes, related human suffering, and economic losses on the Vermont transportation network."
(3) According to the governor's highway safety office, each highway fatality costs the state of Vermont more than $900,000.00.
(4) In further recognition of the terrible toll in terms of human suffering, and financial loss resulting from motor vehicle crashes, on July 6, 2006, the Vermont department of health’s injury prevention program hosted the 2006 Symposium on Preventing Crashes Among Young Drivers at the Inn at Essex, Vermont. The symposium brought together key leaders in highway safety, transportation, public health, and youth development for an in-depth,
multi-disciplinary exploration of crashes among young drivers and opportunities for prevention.
(1) The Strategic Highway Safety Plan for Vermont of 2006, signed by the governor and endorsed by state agencies stated that “new language” should be added to the existing graduated driver license legislation to achieve:
(2) From a public health perspective, "Motor vehicle crashes are among the most serious problems facing teenagers (Anatomy of Crashes Involving Young Drivers-Preventing Teen Motor Crashes). According to the National Center for Disease Control, highway injuries and deaths constitute the largest reason for youth injuries and deaths, and therefore constitute a public health risk warranting remedial action.
(4) A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on junior operators demonstrated that a single passenger nearly doubled the risk of a fatal crash, and two or more passengers raise the risk five-fold for the junior operator.
(1) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy on cell phones states "The primary responsibility of the driver is to operate a motor vehicle safely. The task of driving requires full attention and focus. Cell phone use can distract drivers from this task, risking harm to themselves and others. Therefore, the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone while driving."
(2) Teens, driving, and cell phones are a dangerous mix due to teens' vulnerability to distractions and accidents. ("Teens, phones, cars, a bad mix", The Sunday Rutland Herald, June 26, 2005--Source--The National Transportation Safety Board.)
(3) Approximately 74 percent of the costs associated with crashes are paid for by society, the victim pays the balance.
(5) Traffic crashes are a health care issue, not an enforcement issue. As Dr. Eliot Nelson, pediatrician at Vermont's Childrens Hospital and professor at the UVM school of medicine said "By passing primary (enforcement), the legislature can save more lives with one stroke of the pen than I can in a lifetime of practice."
* * * Stickers Indicating Operation by Junior Operators * * *
Sec. 3. 23 V.S.A. § 607(d) is added to read:
(d) The department of motor vehicles shall issue removable stickers which shall be affixed to the interior rear window of all vehicles when operated by a junior operator. The sticker shall indicate that the vehicle is being operated by a junior operator.
* * * Junior Operator Curfew * * *
Sec. 4. 23 V.S.A. § 614(c) is added to read:
(c) A person operating with a junior operator’s license shall not operate a motor vehicle between midnight and 5:00 a.m. except when the operator is traveling on a direct route between work and home, or traveling for a school‑related activity.
Sec. 5. 23 V.S.A. § 676 is amended to read:
REFUSAL, OR RECALL - CIVIL VIOLATION
* * * Restriction on the Use of Cellular Telephones * * *
Sec. 6. 23 V.S.A. § 1095a is added to read:
§ 1095a. WIRELESS TELEPHONE USE
(a) A person operating a motor vehicle with a learner permit under the provisions of section 617 of this title or with a junior operator license under the provisions of section 607 of this title shall not use any wireless telephone or hand-held electronic device while operating on the traveled portion of the highway.
(b) A person operating a motor vehicle with a valid license shall be prohibited from using any wireless telephone or hand-held electronic communication device while operating on the traveled portion of the highway.
(c) The prohibition in subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to hands-free operation of a telephone. The prohibitions in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply if it is necessary to place an emergency 911 call. As used in this subsection, "hands-free" means a mobile telephone that has an internal feature or function, or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not permanently part of the mobile telephone, by which a user engages in a conversation without the use of either hand; provided, however, this definition shall not preclude the use of either hand to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the telephone.
* * * Primary Enforcement of Safety Belt Law * * *
23 V.S.A. § 1259(e) (secondary enforcement of safety belt law) is repealed.
Sec. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS
The state is authorized to accept any additional funding available from the federal government attributable to the passage of this act.
This act shall take effect on June 30, 2007.
(No Senate Amendments)
Proposal of Amendment to Proposal of Amendment to be offered by Rep. Clark of Vergennes to S. 133
Moves to amend the proposal of amendment by striking Sec. 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof three new sections to be numbered Secs. 9, 10, and 11 to read as follows:
Sec. 9. 4 V.S.A. § 1102 is amended to read:
(12) violations of 13 V.S.A. § 2510, relating to the unauthorized possession of signs issued by the state or a municipality.
Sec. 10. 13 V.S.A. § 2510 is added to read:
§ 2510. UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF SIGNS ISSUED BY THE STATE OR A MUNICIPALITY
(a) A person who possesses without prior authorization any of the following signs shall be subject to a civil penalty not more than $500.00:
(1) A sign issued by the state enhanced 9‑1‑1 board pursuant to subdivision 7053(a)(3) of Title 30.
(2) A traffic control sign, signal, or marking issued pursuant to section 1025 of Title 23.
(3) A municipal sign issued pursuant to section 1029 of Title 23.
(4) An official directional sign posted for the purpose of providing tourist information pursuant to section 486 of Title 10.
(b) An action under subsection (a) of this section shall be brought in the same manner as for a traffic violation pursuant to chapter 24 of Title 23.
(a) Secs. 1-8 of this act shall take effect on June 30, 2007.
(b) Secs. 9 and 10 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 2008.
J. R. H. 25
Joint resolution authorizing the commissioner of forests, parks and recreation to enter into land exchanges.
(For text see House Journal April 25, 2007)
An act relating to approval of amendment to the charter of the city of Vergennes.
Rep. Manwaring of Wilmington, for the Committee on Government Operations, recommends the bill be amended in Sec. 2, 24 V.S.A. App. Chapter 15, § 26(b), in the second sentence, after the first instance of the word “capacity” , by inserting the following: outside the territorial limits of the city
Rep. Jewett of Ripton, for the Committee on Judiciary, recommends that the House propose to the Senate that the bill be amended by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(1) rson causing death, § 501;
(For text see Senate Journal March 1, 2007 – pp. 205-215 )
Rep. Donovan of Burlington, for the Committee on Education, recommends that the House propose to the Senate that the bill be amended as follows:
(Committee vote: 10-1-0) (No Senate Amendments)
Rep. Martin of Springfield, for the Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources, recommends that the House propose to the Senate that the bill be amended by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(Committee vote: 9-0-0) (No Senate Amendments)
An act relating to repeal of the law relating to municipal trailer park ordinances.
( Committee Vote: 7-0-1)
An act relating to motor vehicles, snowmobiles, motorboats, and all-terrain vehicles.
Rep. Minter of Waterbury, for the Committee on Transportation, recommends that the bill ought to pass in concurrence.
(Committee Vote: 11-0-0) (No Senate Amendments)
Rep. Mrowicki, for the Committee on Human Services, recommends that the bill ought to pass in concurrence.
(Committee Vote: 10-0-1) (No Senate Amendments)
First: By striking out Sec. 1 in its entirety
Second: By striking Sec. 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Sec. 6. TRANSITION PROVISIONS
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no permit or permit amendment shall be required for the design and installation of a replacement potable water supply serving only one single‑family residence on its own individual lot, provided:
(1) the design and installation is performed in accordance with the Vermont Water Supply Rules;
(2) a form provided by the secretary regarding the replacement well is recorded and indexed in the land records for the municipality where the project is located; and
(3) no other action has been taken or has been caused to be taken that would require a permit under these rules.
(b) This section shall remain in effect only until the date that the proposed revisions to the wastewater system and potable water supply rules have taken effect.
(For text see House Journal 3/27/07 – pp. 417-423)
Thursday, April 26, 2007, Room 11 – 3:00 – 6:00 PM - House Committee on Education - H. 526 – Governor’s cap proposals.
Please turn your HCR Resolutions in to Michael Chernick by April 26, 2007. Thank you.