HB 1191 (1992): prohibiting insurance companies from nonrenewing a homeowner's policy solely on the basis that a claim has been filed.
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HB 1191 (1992)
prohibiting insurance companies from nonrenewing a homeowner's policy solely on the basis that a claim has been filed.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 133
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 27, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 27, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 9, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 4, 1992, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws. It took effect on May 4, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Larochelle (Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Letourneau (Merr 8)
- Rep. Laughlin (Hills 38)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 1992, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- March 18, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE
- January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
- January 15, 1992: HEARING JAN15 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 18, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB27 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
- February 24, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC38,P921
- February 27, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ46,P1138 + 1175
- February 27, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
- March 18, 1992: HEARING MAR18 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- April 8, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR09
- April 8, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC26,P16
- April 9, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P380 + 389
- April 16, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP FOSS MA VV; HJ73,P1895
- April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P584
- April 29, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ80,P2090
- May 4, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/04/92 EFF: 05/04/92 CHAP.0133