HB 1352 (1996): relative to insurance coverage during pregnancy and delivery and the postpartum period.
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HB 1352 (1996)
relative to insurance coverage during pregnancy and delivery and the postpartum period.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 75
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 1996 and February 20, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
- Rep. Senter (Rock 16)
- Rep. Dowd (Rock 13)
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 1996, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- February 12, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- February 20, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM204,LOB
Votes
- March 6, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P132
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 10:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 12, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB12 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-1)
- February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4936>; HC28,P996
- March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CAL WITHOUT OBJECTION
- March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ37,P1298 + 1339
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ11,P200
- April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 02:00 RM204,LOB FOR: INSUR <NOTE ROOM CHANGE>
- April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR11 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 11, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ17,P278 + 285
- April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
- May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1961
- May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0075