The Roll Call on the Senate Bills

Here is a memo from the ISMA. The results of the two bills SB 75 and SB 87 was not as we wanted, but in less than 24 hours 156 personal notes were sent to 42 Senators.

In spite of heavy opposition and lobbying efforts from the insurance industry, organized labor unions, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Manufacturing Association, the Governor's Office and others, SB 75 missed passing out of the Senate by one vote.

As disappointing as the outcome might be, we were encouraged by the support we received by the 25 Senators and appreciate their efforts to stand up to the opposition and vote for what is best for our patients and providers in the State of Indiana.

In the way of good news, SB 87, which we opposed because it did not solve the issue of assignement of benefits, also did not make it out of the Senate. The bill was not called for a 3rd reading vote, thus failing to pass before the deadline.

Included below is the roll call of the votes. Please look at where our Senators are.

Please feel free to contact your Senator to express your thanks for supporting our efforts on assignment of benefits or POLIETLY express your disappointment with the Senators that chose to side with the insurance industry and unions.

Thank you again for your willingness to take part in the process by contacting your state legislators.

Vote
Total Yeas=25 with Dem.=2 and Rep.=23
Total Nays=24 with Dem.=14 and Rep.=10
Excused were 1 Democrat

SB0075

Payment to health providers without contracts.
Roll Call #168 on 2/24/2009
Voting YEA:
D - Sue Errington
R - Travis Holdman
R - Patricia L. Miller
D - James A. Lewis
R - Howard "Luke" Kenley
R - Allen E. Paul
R - Ron Alting
R - Dennis K. Kruse
R - Brent Steele
R - Vaneta Becker
R - Sue Landske
R - Marlin Stutzman
R - Richard D. Bray
R - Connie Lawson
R - Brent Waltz
R - Gary Dillon
R - David C. Long
R - Thomas J. Wyss
R - Beverly J. Gard
R - Teresa S. Lubbers
R - Carlin Yoder
R - Randy Head
R - James W. Merritt, Jr.
R - Joseph C. Zakas
R - Brandt Hershman

Voting NAY:
D - Jim Arnold
D - Vi Simpson
R - Edward E. Charbonneau
D - Jean Breaux
D - Connie W. Sipes
R - Mike Delph
D - John E. Broden
D - Timothy D. Skinner
R - Jean Leising
D - Robert J. Deig
D - Karen Tallian
R - Ryan D. Mishler
D - Tim Lanane
D - Greg Taylor
R - Johnny Nugent
D - Frank Mrvan, Jr.
D - Richard D. Young, Jr.
R - Greg Walker
D - Lonnie Randolph
R - Phil Boots
R - John M. Waterman
D - Earline S. Rogers
R - James Russell Buck
R - R. Michael Young

Excused from Voting:
D - Lindel O. Hume