HB 414 (1991): relative to unfair claim settlement practices.
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HB 414 (1991)
relative to unfair claim settlement practices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 26
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Foss (Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Delahunty (SD22)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- March 20, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- April 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ16,P150
- February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 12, 1991: HEARING FEB12 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR07 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
- March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC35,P603
- March 7, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ42,P769 + 825
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
- March 20, 1991: HEARING MAR20 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- March 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR02
- April 2, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ15,P213 + 220
- April 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ16,P234
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1503
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0026