HB 398 (1997): allowing Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire to issue plans to individuals.
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HB 398 (1997)
allowing Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire to issue plans to individuals.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 54
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it 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 April 16, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Crosby (Merr 20)
- Rep. DeStefano (Merr 7)
- Rep. B. Gage (Rock 26)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Sen. Danais (SD20)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- April 16, 1997, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P253
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 11:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR:FEB19 VOTE (18-0 )
- February 19, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ26,P492 + 508
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ7,P113
- April 16, 1997: HEARING APR16 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P249 + 272
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/18/97 CHAP.0054