HB 142 (1997): relative to false residency forms and automobile insurance.

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HB 142 (1997)

relative to false residency forms and automobile insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Krueger (Sull 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P155
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 16, 1997: HEARING JAN16 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • January 29, 1997: PASSED; HJ17,P263 + 278
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ7,P110
  • March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY28 (VOTE 8-0)
  • May 28, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ21,P418 + 463
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 08/18/97 CHAP.0238

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 717 (1994): relative to residency forms and automobile insurance.
  • SB 24 (1995): relative to false residency forms and automobile insurance.

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