HB 1585-FN (1994): consolidating administration of the bureau of risk management and the workers' compensation commission; relative to managed care benefits for state employees awarded workers' compensation benefits; relative to the board of claims, and abolish

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HB 1585-FN (1994)

consolidating administration of the bureau of risk management and the workers' compensation commission; relative to managed care benefits for state employees awarded workers' compensation benefits; relative to the board of claims, and abolish

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Appropriations
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 158

The Story

It was introduced on February 17, 1994 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. C. Brown (Graf 14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 1994, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • April 14, 1994, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 21, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO APPROP; HJ34,P1054
  • March 1, 1994: HEARING MAR01 10:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • March 8, 1994: APPROP MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • March 8, 1994: PROP APPROP AM<5356>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P1022-1023
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1284-1286 + 1348
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ10,P261
  • April 14, 1994: HEARING APR14 09:10 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
  • April 21, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ12,P305 + 319
  • May 5, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1945
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P404
  • May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 05/23/94 CHAP.0158

Laws It Would Change

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