HB 1389 (1994): establishing a study committee to examine lowering physicians' malpractice insurance rates and capping damages awarded in malpractice actions.

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HB 1389 (1994)

establishing a study committee to examine lowering physicians' malpractice insurance rates and capping damages awarded in malpractice actions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. On February 8, 1994 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. C. Cote (Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P191
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 12, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB09 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 8, 1994: REP A TORR SUSP RULES FOR HEARING ON 2/10, MA 2/3VV; HJ19,P587
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB10 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR10 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 10, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ34,P1074

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