SB 175-FN (1999): requiring insurance coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and prescription contraceptive devices and for contraceptive services.

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SB 175-FN (1999)

requiring insurance coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and prescription contraceptive devices and for contraceptive services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 14–9 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on May 13, 1999 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 26, 1999. The committee held work sessions on June 9, 1999 and June 15, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 243–85. On June 30, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Wheeler Concurs W/ House Amendment” 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 9, 1999, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 29, 1999, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 206-208
  • May 26, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 9, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 15, 1999, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (1197)Francoeur/Fraser — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • June 22, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 243, nays 85, passed
  • June 30, 1999, Senate: Senate Wheeler Concurs W/ House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Insurance
  • March 29, 1999: Hearing, 3/29/99, RM 206-208, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/13/99
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1197}
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1197}, RC 14Y-9N, AA, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ54, p1418
  • May 18, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/18/1999 due on
  • May 26, 1999: Hearing May 26 1:15 Rm302,LOB
  • June 9, 1999: Subcom work session June 9 9:30 Rm302,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Subcom work session June 15 3:30 Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 15-2;Reg)
  • June 17, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1644}(New Title); HC64, p1716-1717
  • June 22, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Daniels moved LOT, ML VV; Rep Wendelboe moved Recommit, ML VV
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am RC(243-85); HJ73, p1911-1914 + 1931
  • June 30, 1999: Senate Wheeler Concurs W/ House Amendment, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0252

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