HB 197 (1993): relative to insurance fraud.

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HB 197 (1993)

relative to insurance fraud.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1993. The committee held a work session on February 17, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 10, 1993. On March 10, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/11/1993”. On March 11, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1993”. On March 16, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Gage (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Drolet (Hills 12)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • February 4, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • February 17, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 8, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ8,P109
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 12, 1993: //CHANGED//HEARING FEB04 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 27, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN27 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE 03/03/93); (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • February 17, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB17 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 3, 1993: 7 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/10/93); HJ31,P676
  • March 4, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1827>; HC29,P630
  • March 10, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP BURLING; HJ36,P856
  • March 10, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR11; HJ36,P885
  • March 11, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16; HJ37,P905
  • March 16, 1993: RETURNED TO CONSENT CALENDAR, REP BURLING; HJ40,P958
  • March 16, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40,P958-959 + 989
  • March 24, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ10,P212
  • April 8, 1993: HEARING APR08 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • May 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAY18
  • May 18, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ18,P355 + 373 (NO AM, SEE PERM JRNL)
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P488
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0239

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