HB 1485 (1996): prohibiting insurance companies from mandating that automobile repairs be made at specific repair shops.

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HB 1485 (1996)

prohibiting insurance companies from mandating that automobile repairs be made at specific repair shops.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 238

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 a work session on February 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–4. 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 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. An enrolled bill amendment (5975) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dunn (Merr 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 14, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 10:30 AM: 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 with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P136
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 7, 1996: HEARING FEB07 03:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 14, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 02:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 21, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 9-4)
  • February 21, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5007>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P1009
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CAL WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ37,P1302-1303 + 1339
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ11,P200
  • April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: INSUR <NOTE ROOM CHANGE>
  • April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR11 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 10, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5647>; SC22,P21
  • April 11, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P279 + 285
  • May 1, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP B PACKARD MA VV; HJ59,P1950
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5975>, AA VV; SJ24,P467
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2111
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P567
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0238

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