HB 1434 (2002): lowering the minimum medical cost coverage for motor vehicle liability policies.

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HB 1434 (2002)

lowering the minimum medical cost coverage for motor vehicle liability policies.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Insurance
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 35

The Story

It was introduced on January 17, 2002 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held public hearings on March 13, 2002 and March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On March 21, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hollingworth. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 10, 2002, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 2002.

Hearings and Sessions

February 5, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
March 13, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
March 20, 2002, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

March 21, 2002, Senate: Interim Study — voice vote, failed
March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. McCarley — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

January 17, 2002: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ11, p440
January 24, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/24/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
February 5, 2002: Hearing Feb 5 11:00 RM302,LOB
February 6, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 14 (vote 12-0;CC)
February 14, 2002: Passed; HJ20, p741 + 821
February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
March 13, 2002: Hearing; March 13, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC14
March 20, 2002: Hearing; RECONVENE === March 20 , 2002, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC17
March 20, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/21/02]; SC17A
March 21, 2002: Sen. Larsen Moved Laid On Table Division 10y - 13n, MF
March 21, 2002: Sen. Hollingworth Moved Interim Study, MF, VV
March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 14y - 10n, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
March 21, 2002: Enrolled; HJ32, p1246
March 21, 2002: Enrolled
April 10, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 4/10/2002 Eff: 6/9/2002 Chap: 0035

Laws It Would Change

RSA 264:16

Related Bills

HB 153 (2001): lowering the minimum medical cost coverage for motor vehicle liability policies.