HB 222-LOCAL (1997): relative to pooled risk management programs.
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HB 222-LOCAL (1997)
relative to pooled risk management programs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 14
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 1997 and February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On February 19, 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 5–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 14 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- February 4, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 19, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ12,P175
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 4, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING FEB04 02:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: FEB19 VOTE (17-0;CC)
- February 19, 1997: PASSED; HJ26,P484 + 507
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ7,P112
- March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
- March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 5-1)
- March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P168 + 185
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
- April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 06/21/97 CHAP.0014