HB 129 (1997): relative to the definition of emergency services for health care insurance purposes.

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HB 129 (1997)

relative to the definition of emergency services for health care insurance purposes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 1997 and January 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Herman (Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • January 22, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • January 23, 1997, 10:25 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 14, 1997, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 22, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN22 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 23, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN23 10:25 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-0)
  • January 23, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0036>; HC13,P195
  • January 29, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ17,P266-267 + 278
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ7,P110
  • April 10, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAY07 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • May 14, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY14 09:15 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P397 + 408
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0134

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