HB 1459 (1996): relative to disclosure of information by insurers.
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HB 1459 (1996)
relative to disclosure of information by insurers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 149
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, February 20, 1996 and February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. 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 1, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 11, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 1, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1996, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- February 12, 1996, 1:30 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
- February 21, 1996, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- April 1, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- March 6, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P135
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 12, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB12 01:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 NOON RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0)
- February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5031>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P1004-1005
- March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CAL WITHOUT OBJECTION
- March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ37,P1301-1302 + 1339
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ11,P200 (SEE PERM JRNL)
- April 1, 1996: HEARING APR01 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR11 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 10, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5649>; SC22,P20-21
- April 11, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P278-279 + 285
- May 1, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP B PACKARD MA VV; HJ59,P1950
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2051
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P479
- May 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0149