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Bill 030178

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by adding a new subsection (f), as approved by Resolution of the City Council, requiring the Health Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Introduced Mar 27, 2003Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember CohenCouncilmember CohenCouncilmember OrtizCouncilmember OrtizCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember Nutter

From the floor

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  1. “…ealthcare disparities in our city. On November 4, 2003 and after the passage of Bill No. 030189 and Bill No. 030178, the voters of this city approved an amendment to the Home Rule Charter requiring the Department of Health to prepare a plan for universal health coverage that permits everyone to obtain decent and regular healthcare. Although an initial plan was drafted, it will take action at the federal level to trul…”

    Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, November 6, 2008 · Nov 6, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…l having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030178. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 1, 2003 · May 1, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…e Rule Charter relating to contracts and concessions for which competitive bidding is required; And Bill No. 030178, entitled an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by adding a new subsection as approved by resolution of City Council requiring that the Health Department prepare a plan for u…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 25, 2003 · Apr 25, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…k you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports with a favorable recommendation Bill No. 030178, and request suspension of the Rules to permit first reading this day of that bill.”

    Councilman Cohen · Stated Meeting, April 25, 2003 · Apr 25, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Bill No. 030178, entitled an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by adding a new Subsection F, as approved by resolution of City Council requiring that the Health Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain dece…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 25, 2003 · Apr 25, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “… properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 030178. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Councilwoman Verna · Stated Meeting, April 25, 2003 · Apr 25, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 27, 2003
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 27, 2003
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Cohen that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Apr 22, 2003
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
  4. Apr 22, 2003
    AMENDED · Committee on Law and Government
  5. Apr 22, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
  6. Apr 22, 2003
    REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Law and Government
  7. Apr 25, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 25, 2003
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Cohen that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  9. Apr 25, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 1, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 1, 2003
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. May 15, 2003
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by adding a new subsection (f), as approved by Resolution of the City Council, requiring the Health Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be submitted for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia at the election to be held on November 4, 2003, an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter requiring the Health Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis. SECTION 2. There shall be placed on the ballot the following question to be answered "Yes" or "No" by the qualified electors participating in the election: Shall Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to declare that because health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity, the City of Philadelphia Health Department shall prepare a plan for universal health care that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care? The proposed amendment is contained in Resolution No. 030189 approved by Council on May 1, 2003, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council. SECTION 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to have printed in pamphlet form, in sufficient number for general distribution, the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter as set forth in Resolution No. 030189, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to cause to be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the City and in the Legal Intelligencer the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, once a week during the three (3) weeks preceding the election on November 4, 2003; and further, at such other time and in such other manner as she may consider desirable. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation giving at least thirty (30) days notice of such election. The Clerk of Council shall cause a copy of the proclamation to be published, together with the notice provided for in Section 4 of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The appropriate officers are authorized and directed to take such action as may be required for the holding of an election on the ballot questions set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance as provided for by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ..End