SB 119 (2001): relative to small group health insurance coverage.

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SB 119 (2001)

relative to small group health insurance coverage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 296

The Story

It was introduced on February 1, 2001 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held public hearings on March 7, 2001 and March 21, 2001. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1164), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2001, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. The committee held work sessions on May 22, 2001, May 23, 2001, May 24, 2001 and May 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 and June 20, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 17, 2001, making it Chapter 296 of the session laws. It took effect on September 15, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2001, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 21, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • May 16, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 22, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 23, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • June 19, 2001, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 101
  • June 20, 2001, 2:15 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Ought to pass. Sen. Pignatelli/Sen. Fernald — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Adoption of amendment (1097s) Sen. Fernald/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Ordering to third reading. Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Fernald — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Nonconcurrence and requesting a committee of conference Sen. Hollingworth/ Sen. Cohen — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • June 13, 2001, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Adoption of the committee of conference Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. Fernald — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • February 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • March 7, 2001: Hearing; March 7, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC8
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing RECONVENED === March 21, 2001, Room, 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC12
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing; March 21, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC13
  • May 2, 2001: Committee Report, Majority; Ought to Pass, [05/09/01]; SC21
  • May 2, 2001: Committee Report, Minority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1097}, [05/09/01]; SC22-A, Pg.54-57
  • May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ47, p1418
  • May 9, 2001: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y- 0N, MA; Ought to Pass with Am {1097}, RC 11Y-13N, AF
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {1164}, [not voted on]
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {1164}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, RC 13Y-10N, MA
  • May 10, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/10/2001
  • May 16, 2001: Hearing May 16 10:00 RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 22, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 22 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • May 23, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 23 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 24, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 24 after session RM302,LOB
  • May 29, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session May 29 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session May 30 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 7 (vote 13-0;Reg)
  • May 30, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1381}; HC50, p1541
  • June 7, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1624-1625 + 1662
  • June 7, 2001: Sen. Burns Non Concur with House Amendment Requests Committee of Conference
  • June 7, 2001: RC 14Y- 10N, MA
  • June 7, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Francoeur, Burns, D'Allasendro
  • June 13, 2001: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ55, p1666
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr Appts Reps: Hunt, M Clark, Herman & Francoeur)
  • June 19, 2001: Committee of Conference Meeting; June 19, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • June 20, 2001: Committee of Conference Meeting; June 20, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m
  • June 22, 2001: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1759}) Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ61, p1775-1776
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report, RC 24Y-0N, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • July 17, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/17/2001 Eff: 9/15/2001* Chap:0296
  • July 17, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter

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