SB 551 (1996): establishing a committee to review state-funded health care insurance.

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SB 551 (1996)

establishing a committee to review state-funded health care insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 137

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 30, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1996, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. Crory (Graf 10)
  • Rep. R. Hawkins (Rock 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 14, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P5
  • January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 11:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • February 12, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB13 (VOTE 5-0)
  • February 13, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ7,P82 + 87
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ30,P1074
  • February 21, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/21/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5527>; HC50,P1655
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1767 + 1810
  • April 30, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ21,P384
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2046
  • May 9, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ23,P451
  • May 21, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/96 EFF: 07/20/96 CHAP.0137

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