HB 247 (1997): requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.

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HB 247 (1997)

requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 19, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–4. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 19, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE

Votes

  • March 5, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ12,P177
  • January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 02:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 19, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB19 9:00 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
  • February 20, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 9-4)
  • March 5, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ33,P776

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 582 (1996): requiring automobile insurance companies to offer uninsured motorist coverage as an insurance option, not a requirement.

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