SB 162 (2000): authorizing licensure and regulatory oversight of voluntary small employer health insurance purchasing alliances.

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SB 162 (2000)

authorizing licensure and regulatory oversight of voluntary small employer health insurance purchasing alliances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 2

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 June 1, 1999. The committee held a work session on June 17, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the bill was referred to the Commerce committee. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 1999, September 15, 1999, October 6, 1999, October 13, 1999 and October 19, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. The bill was enrolled on January 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 2, 2000, making it Chapter 2 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 12, 1999, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 306-308
  • June 1, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • September 8, 1999, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • September 15, 1999, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • October 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • October 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • October 19, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Insurance 2/11/99
  • April 5, 1999: Hearing, 4/5/99, Room 306-308, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • April 12, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 4/12/99, Room 306-308, LOB, 8:30 a.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/13/99
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1194}, (New Title)
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1194}, (New Title), AA, VV, 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
  • June 1, 1999: Hearing June 1 10:30 Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Subcom work session June 17 10:30 Rm302,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for June 22 (vote 15-1;CC)
  • June 22, 1999: Re-Referred to Commerce committee; HJ73, p1873
  • September 8, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 8 11:30 Rm302,LOB
  • September 15, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 15 11:30 RM302,LOB
  • October 6, 1999: Rerefer subcom work session Oct 6 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • October 13, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Oct 13 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • October 19, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Oct 19 1:30 RM302,LOB
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am{2182}(New Title); HC93, p2306-2307
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ5, p108 + 164
  • January 13, 2000: Sen.Wheeler Concurs With House Amendment{2182}[New Title],. MA, VV
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled
  • January 27, 2000: Enrolled; HJ14, p348
  • February 2, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 2/2/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001* Chap: 0002
  • February 2, 2000: *multiple eff. dates - See Chapter

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