The following amendments were offered:
An amendment in the nature of a substitute
by Mr. Bilirakis, #1, was adopted, amended,
by a voice vote.
An amendment to the Bilirakis amendment by Mr.
Dingell, #1A, the "Medical Malpractice Reform Act of
2003," re: to establish certification requirements to eliminate frivolous lawsuits;
to require savings to be passed through to providers; to establish a commission to
consider other measures to reduce malpractice premiums, such as insurance reforms; to
provide for assistance to physicians and communities hurt by large premium increases, and
for other purposes, was defeated by a yea-nay vote: 9-16;
An amendment to the Bilirakis amendment by Mr.
Pallone, #1B, re: to clarify the definitions section of the bill
to ensure that its liability protections do no apply to health maintenance organizations
(HMOs) and drug and device manufacturers, was defeated by a yea-nay vote:
9-14;
An amendment to the Bilirakis amendment by Mr.
Shadegg, #1C, re: protection against legal liability for
emergency and related services furnished to uninsured individuals, was withdrawn
by unanimous consent;
An amendment to the Bilirakis amendment by Mr.
Shaddeg, #1D, re: awards of attorneys fees and costs, was withdrawn
by unanimous consent.
