HB 576-FN (1995): relative to genetic testing.

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HB 576-FN (1995)

relative to genetic testing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 24, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Below (Graf 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5)
  • Rep. Ferguson (Hills 13)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 24, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, 3RD FLR,ST HOUSE
  • April 12, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 15, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ11,P161
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 8, 1995: HEARING FEB08 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 24, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB24 10:30 3RD FLR,ST HOUSE FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 17-1)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1657>; HC33,P872-874
  • March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P1122-1123 + 1164
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ10,P176
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • April 24, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR25
  • April 25, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ15,P260 + 262
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0101

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