HB 1240 (2000): requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

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HB 1240 (2000)

requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4468). On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment”. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4762) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 12, 2000, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 18, 2000, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103
  • April 25, 2000, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103

Votes

  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Floor Amendment (4517) F. King/Francoeur — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ5, p92
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • February 8, 2000: Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 9:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 9, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3720}(New Title); HC23, p690-693
  • March 23, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ26, p799-801 + 851
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • April 13, 2000: =TIME CHANGE= Hearing April 18, Room 103, SH, 9:15; SC23
  • April 18, 2000: Hearing April 18, Room 103, SH, 9:40 a.m.; SC22
  • April 19, 2000: Hearing =CONTINUED= April 25, Room 103, SH, 9:10 a.m.; SC24
  • April 19, 2000: For Purpose of hearing from Invited speakers
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4468}[New Title], 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.21-25
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4468} {New Title}, AA, Refered to Finance Rule #24
  • May 17, 2000:
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass,05/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. F. King offered a Floor Amendment {4517}{New Title}, RC 11Y - 12N, AF
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Fraser offered a Floor Amendment {4568}{New Title}, (Sen. Fraser withdrew floor amendment)
  • May 18, 2000: OT3rdg; MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA 2/3VV; HJ46, p1484
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4762}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4762}, Adopted; HJ48, p1548
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1548
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • June 12, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0274

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 383 (2000): requiring the department of health and human services and insurers to make prompt payments.

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