SB 354 (1998): requiring insurance coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for dental procedures for certain patients.

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SB 354 (1998)

requiring insurance coverage for hospitalization and anesthesia for dental procedures for certain patients.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 2, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. On April 9, 1998 the House adopted “Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1998. The committee held work sessions on May 5, 1998 and May 12, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 20, 1998. On May 20, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 1998 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Russman (SD19) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Rep. Wallner (Merr 24)
  • Rep. Allen (Hills 1)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Gleason (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
  • April 15, 1998, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 5, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 12, 1998, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 1998, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P5
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 9:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • March 18, 1998: EXEC SESS MAR18 (AFTER HRGS) RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • March 25, 1998: 03/25/98 INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ34,P1460
  • March 31, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR02 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 31, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1128>; SC22,P23-24
  • April 2, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P199-200 + 251
  • April 6, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/06/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
  • April 9, 1998: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES, CHANGE REPT DATE TO MAY14, MA 2/3VV; HJ34,P1464
  • April 15, 1998: HEARING APR15 1:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • May 5, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY05 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • May 12, 1998: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION MAY12 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR:COMMERCE
  • May 12, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • May 12, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1716>; HC44,P1796-1797
  • May 20, 1998: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP DONALD WELCH; HJ48,P1940
  • May 20, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ48,P1984-1986 + 2000
  • June 4, 1998: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN DANAIS MA VV; SJ18,P522-523
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ60,P2230
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P633
  • June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0280

Laws It Would Change

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