SB 590 (1996): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring insurers to cover early intervention services.

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SB 590 (1996)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring insurers to cover early intervention services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 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 by a vote of 11–7. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Rep. C. Moore (Merr 19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 26, 1996, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P8
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB21 (VOTE 6-0)
  • February 20, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5024>(NEW TITLE); SC10,P8-9
  • February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P100-101 + 111
  • March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ34,P1215
  • March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 01:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 11-7)
  • April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5513>; HC50,P1668
  • April 17, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ54,P1804 + 1811
  • April 30, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ21,P384
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P484
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96 CHAP.0193

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