HB 552 (1993): prohibiting insurance companies from refusing to insure pre-existing conditions.

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HB 552 (1993)

prohibiting insurance companies from refusing to insure pre-existing conditions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The committee held work sessions on March 1, 1993 and March 8, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–6. On March 17, 1993 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Braiterman (Merr 3)
  • Rep. Fillion (Merr 17)
  • Rep. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
  • Rep. Allen (Hills 1)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 1, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 8, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 1993, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ9,P127
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/07/93 DUE ON 02/11/93
  • January 12, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB04 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 3, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB03 03:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 10, 1993: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB17 09:00 RM207,LOB FOR: CO
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE 03/03/93); HJ22,P427
  • March 1, 1993: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WORK SESS MAR01 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR:COMM
  • March 3, 1993: 7 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/10/93); HJ31,P676
  • March 8, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR08 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR17 (VOTE 10-6)
  • March 17, 1993: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ41,P997

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