SB 627 (1996): relative to insurance coverage for childbirth.

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SB 627 (1996)

relative to insurance coverage for childbirth.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • 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 February 14, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it 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 27, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 4, 1996 and April 11, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 1996 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Rep. Dowd (Rock 13)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 11, 1996, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P10
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 10:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB21 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ9,P103 + 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 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 4, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR04 01:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 11, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR11 NOON RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5689>(NEW TITLE); HC50,P1682-1683
  • April 17, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ54,P1804-1806 + 1811
  • April 30, 1996: SEN NONCONCUR WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ21,P384

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