SB 171-FN (1997): establishing a consumer advocate position in the insurance department.

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SB 171-FN (1997)

establishing a consumer advocate position in the insurance department.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 20, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36)
  • Rep. French (Merr 3)
  • Rep. Nordgren (Graf 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM 101, LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ3, P44
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 10:00 RM 101, LOB FOR: INSURANCE
  • February 14, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR FEB20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 20, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ6,P92

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