HB 490-FN (1991): relative to continuation of state health and dental insurance benefits for state employees called for active duty between August 2, 1990, and March 15, 1991.

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HB 490-FN (1991)

relative to continuation of state health and dental insurance benefits for state employees called for active duty between August 2, 1990, and March 15, 1991.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it. 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 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on May 13, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. McCann (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. O'Brien (Straf 10)
  • Rep. Soldati (Merr 19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • March 27, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ23,P292
  • February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 11:30 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & A
  • February 27, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB27 09:30 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR07 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 7, 1991: PASSED; HJ42,P773 + 825
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
  • March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 4, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09
  • April 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC23,P7-8
  • April 9, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P224 + 229
  • April 30, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP KIDDER MA VV; HJ71,P1618
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
  • May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P294
  • May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 05/13/91 CHAP.0087

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