SB 459 (2000): relative to uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

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SB 459 (2000)

relative to uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 324

The Story

It was introduced on March 8, 2000 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2000. The committee reported: Majority Inexpedient to Legislate. The committee reported: Minority Ought to Pass. On April 13, 2000 the Senate failed “Sen. J. King Ought to Pass” on a roll call 11–11 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2000 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote. On April 13, 2000 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 20, 2000 the Senate adopted “Remove from Table” on a voice vote. On April 20, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen Russman Motion Ought to pass” on a voice vote 15–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 20, 2000 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2000. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 17, 2000. On May 17, 2000 the House adopted “Special Order to May 18” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House adopted “Reconsideration” on a division vote 168–152. On May 18, 2000 the House adopted “Special Order to end of day”. On May 18, 2000 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (4605), offered by Reps Hunt & Burling, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen.Wheeler Concur with House Amendment” 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 (4730) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 324 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2000, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103
  • May 3, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 9, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 13, 2000, Senate: Ordered to third reading Francoeur/Fraser — yeas 11, nays 11, failed
  • April 13, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — division vote, failed
  • April 13, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Remove from Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Sen Russman Motion Ought to pass — yeas 15, nays 7, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Ought to pass Fraser/Russman — yeas 15, nays 7, passed
  • May 17, 2000, House: Special Order to May 18 — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Reconsideration — yeas 168, nays 152, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen.Wheeler Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 165, nays 159, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: REP HUNT: LAY ON TABLE — yeas 153, nays 171, failed

The Docket

  • March 8, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • March 21, 2000: Hearing March 21, Room 103, SH, 11:10 a.m.; SC17, Pg.27
  • April 13, 2000: Committee Report: Majority Inexpedient to Legislate; 4/13/2000
  • April 13, 2000: Committee Report : Minority Ought to Pass; 4/13/2000; SC22
  • April 13, 2000: Sen. J. King Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, RC 11y-11n, MF
  • April 13, 2000: Sen. Russman Moved Laid on Table, Div. 11y-11n, MF
  • April 13, 2000: Sen. Fraser Inexpedient to Legislate, Div. 10y-12n, MF; Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2000:
  • April 20, 2000: Sen Russman Moved to Remove from Table, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2000: Sen Russman Motion Ought to pass, RC 15y- 7n, MA, OT3rdg MA, VV
  • April 20, 2000: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ39, p1200
  • April 25, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 4/25/2000
  • May 3, 2000: Hearing May 3 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 9, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 9 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 9, 2000: Maj Report ITL for May 17 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • May 17, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Craig; HJ45, p1365
  • May 17, 2000: Special Order to May 18, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ45, p1423
  • May 18, 2000: ITL Report Adopted RC(165-159); Rep Hunt moved to Reconsider, Reconsideration MA DIV(168-152)
  • May 18, 2000: Rep Hunt moved LOT, ML RC(153-171); Special Order to end of day, MA DIV(250-76); HJ46,p1441-1445
  • May 18, 2000: ITL, ML VV; Rep Hunt moved OTP/AM; Reps Hunt & Burling Fl Am{4605}(New Title), AA 2/3VV; Passed with Am 2/3VV; HJ46, p1483 + 1485
  • May 18, 2000: Sen.Wheeler Concur with House Amendment{4605}[New Title]; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4730}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4730}, Adopted; HJ48, p1548
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2000; Eff: 08/20/2000 See Chapter 0324

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