HB 539-FN-A (1991): relative to a committee to study the uninsurable and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 539-FN-A (1991)
relative to a committee to study the uninsurable and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 89
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 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 18, 1991. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 9, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 9, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it 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 89 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Fair (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1991, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- March 18, 1991, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
- April 24, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM212,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ23,P294
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
- February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 11:15 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR07 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC35,P611
- March 7, 1991: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ42,P769
- March 18, 1991: HEARING MAR18 10:45 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- April 2, 1991: APPROP REPORT OTP FOR APR09 (VOTE 21-0)
- April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ65,P1475 + 1480
- April 9, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ18,P255 (JRNL CORR)
- April 24, 1991: HEARING APR24 09:30 RM212,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR30
- April 30, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ20,P269 + 281
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P294
- May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/01/91* CHAP.0089