SB 582 (1996): requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.
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SB 582 (1996)
requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
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 kill it. On February 13, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Arnold (Hills 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1996, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- February 13, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P7
- January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 12:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
- February 12, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB13 (VOTE 6-0)
- February 13, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ7,P82
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 247 (1997): requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.