SB 560 (1996): relative to utilization review programs.
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SB 560 (1996)
relative to utilization review programs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 270
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, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 3, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, 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 reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 1996 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 29, 1996 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report”. On May 29, 1996 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. 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 270 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
- March 26, 1996, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
Votes
- March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1996, Senate: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 1996, House: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
- May 29, 1996, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P6
- January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
- March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 6-0)
- March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5219>; SC12,P24
- March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P137 + 156
- March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ40,P1425
- March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 02:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5611>; HC50,P1657
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1769 + 1810
- April 30, 1996: SEN NONC WITH HOUSE AM REQ CONF COMM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ21,P383
- April 30, 1996: <PRES APPTS SENS: BLAISDELL, RUSSMAN & FRASER>
- May 2, 1996: MAY08 09:00 RM302,LOB [COMMERCE COMM MTG TO CONSIDER ACCEDING]
- May 8, 1996: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, REP B PACKARD MA VV; HJ62
- May 8, 1996: <SPKR APPTS REPS: B GAGE, DOWD, HILL & CROSBY> HJ62,P1998
- May 22, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT (HOUSE AM) FILED
- May 29, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED; HJ69,P2115
- May 29, 1996: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ25,P538-539
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P567
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2175
- June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0270