SB 539 (1994): establishing a committee to study the issue of exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers.

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SB 539 (1994)

establishing a committee to study the issue of exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On January 20, 1994 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 16, 1994 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 1994 the House voted to pass it. 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 164 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Disnard (SD8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 30, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • January 20, 1994, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P8
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • January 19, 1994: COMM REPORT ITL JAN20
  • January 20, 1994: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN DELAHUNTY MA VV; SJ2,P32
  • February 16, 1994: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN HOLLINGWORTH MA VV; RECOMMITTED TO INSURANCE, SEN HOLLINGWORTH MA VV; SJ7,P161
  • February 24, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR03 10:15 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: MIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: PROP MIN AM<5440>(NEW TITLE); SC14,P24-27
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM<5440>, AL VV; SEN HOLLINGWORTH FL AM<5569>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P198-201 + 225
  • March 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ45,P1466
  • March 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/23/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 10:45 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 19, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR28 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 28, 1994: PASSED; HJ58,P1852 + 1859
  • 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.0164

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