HB 433-FN-A (1989): relative to a pool for environmental liability insurance and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 433-FN-A (1989)

relative to a pool for environmental liability insurance and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 311

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On March 21, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–4. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 311 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Wright (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Foss (Straf 10)
  • Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
  • May 3, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM 101

Votes

  • April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE
  • February 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/07/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • February 23, 1989: HEARING 02/23/89 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 13, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:3/21/89 VOTE (13-0 cc)
  • March 13, 1989: PROP COMM AM, HC48, P1349
  • March 21, 1989: PASSED W/AM & REF TO APPROP; HJ51, P1479-80
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 03/28/89 10:00 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • April 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/13 VOTE (14-4)
  • April 13, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ70, P2112 + 2148
  • April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
  • May 3, 1989: HEARING 5/3/89 9:00 RM 101 FOR: INSURANCE
  • May 3, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • May 4, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE/APPROP
  • May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP FRASER MA VV; HJ89, P2695
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 311

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