SB 17 (1995): establishing a committee to continue the study of exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers and the feasibility of creating health care provider cooperative agreements.

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SB 17 (1995)

establishing a committee to continue the study of exclusivity contracts between health care insurers and health care providers and the feasibility of creating health care provider cooperative agreements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 168

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 9, 1995 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1995. The committee held a work session on April 19, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1995 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 1995, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Amidon (Hills 9)
  • Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29)
  • Rep. K. Pratt (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 23, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 7, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1995, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ2,P23
  • January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • February 2, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP FEB07
  • February 7, 1995: SEN DANAIS SUSP RULES, MA 2/3VV; PASSED VV; SJ3,P40 + 42
  • February 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ25,P524
  • February 14, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/14/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
  • March 23, 1995: HEARING MAR23 10:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 19, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR19 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 20, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR25 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • April 20, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2252>; HC56,P1573
  • April 25, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ59,P1632-1633 + 1646
  • May 11, 1995: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ19,P333
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P449
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1954
  • June 1, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/01/95 EFF: 07/31/95 CHAP.0168

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