HB 638-FN (1991): relative to credit for reinsurance.

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HB 638-FN (1991)

relative to credit for reinsurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 114

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 March 4, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On March 21, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 1991, making it Chapter 114 of the session laws. It took effect on May 14, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Foss (Straf 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 1991, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 3, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 21, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ23,P299
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 4, 1991: HEARING MAR04 03:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 19, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR21 (VOTE 17-0)
  • March 20, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC49,P1027-1028
  • March 21, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56,P1275-1277 + 1298
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ14,P186
  • April 3, 1991: HEARING APR03 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR25
  • April 25, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ19,P262 + 266
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1708
  • May 7, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ22,P305
  • May 14, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/14/91 EFF: 05/14/91*CHAP.0114

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