SB 22 (1997): relative to health benefit plans sponsored by qualified franchise associations.

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SB 22 (1997)

relative to health benefit plans sponsored by qualified franchise associations.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1997. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 1997 and May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Danais (SD20)
  • Rep. Carson (Rock 29)
  • Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 29, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • January 23, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P14
  • January 14, 1997: HEARING JAN14 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • January 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP JAN23
  • January 23, 1997: SEN FRASER FL AM<0032>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P39-42 + 43
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ29,P577
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 02:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 3, 1997: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR24 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: C
  • April 29, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESS APR29 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY06 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • May 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY20 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • May 20, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ66,P1896

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1207 (1996): relative to coinsurance payments for covered services.

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