HB 473 (1999): establishing a committee to study the non-group health insurance market.

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HB 473 (1999)

establishing a committee to study the non-group health insurance market.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 205

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 24, 1999 and April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 205 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 10, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103

Votes

  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ18, p271
  • February 3, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/3/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar16 11:00 Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 2:30 Rm302,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 20, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0623}(New Title); HC43, p1022-1023
  • April 29, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ47, p1104 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Insurance
  • June 8, 1999: Hearing, 6/8/99, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • June 10, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/10/99, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/17/99
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1547}
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ73, p1930
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 7/6/1999 Chap. 0205
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators J King, Francoeur, McCarley

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