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Resolution 030189

Proposing an amendment to Section 5-300 of the City Charter, relating to the functions of the Department of Health, by adding a new subsection (f) declaring that health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity, and that there is an obligation for the City of Philadelphia to ensure that every resident is able to realize this fundamental right, and requiring the 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.

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. “… a plan to address healthcare 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 f…”

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

  2. “…in the affirmative, Resolution No. 030106 has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 030189. THE”

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

  3. “Since Resolution No. 030189 proposes an amendment to Home Rule Charter, it requires the approval of two-thirds of the Members of this Council. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE”

    Councilwoman Verna · Stated Meeting, May 1, 2003 · May 1, 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
    REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Law and Government
  5. Apr 22, 2003
    AMENDED · Committee on Law and Government
  6. Apr 22, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
  7. Apr 25, 2003
    FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 1, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 1, 2003
    ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

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..Title Proposing an amendment to Section 5-300 of the City Charter, relating to the functions of the Department of Health, by adding a new subsection (f) declaring that health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity, and that there is an obligation for the City of Philadelphia to ensure that every resident is able to realize this fundamental right, and requiring the 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. ..Body WHEREAS, Under Section 6 of the First Class City Home Rule Act (53 P.S. §13106), an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter may be proposed by a resolution of the Council of the City of Philadelphia adopted with the concurrence of two-thirds of its elected members; now therefore RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the following amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, adding a new Section 5-300(f), is hereby proposed and shall be submitted to the electors of the City on an election date designated by ordinance: ARTICLE V CHAPTER III DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ITS DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS Section 5-300. Functions. Add subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) Health Care Plan. Because health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity, the Department of Public Health shall be directed to prepare a plan on or before one year from the date the voters approve addition of this section to the Charter for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis. Explanation: Italics indicates material to be added. ..End 2