SB 422-FN (2002): relative to the insurance laws.

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SB 422-FN (2002)

relative to the insurance laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2621). On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee held work sessions on March 19, 2002 and March 27, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2002, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws. It took effect on May 16, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 13, 2002, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • March 27, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • February 13, 2002: Hearing; February 13, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC10
  • February 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2621}, [02/14/02]; SC11A, Pg.13-14
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2621}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {2816}, AA, VV
  • February 20, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ25, p943
  • March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5 Report due EARLY <f>
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing Mar 13 11:15 RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 19 10:30 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • March 27, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 9:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 4 (vote 12-0;Reg)
  • March 27, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3028}; HC29, p1168-1170
  • April 4, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ32, p1258-1260 + 1283
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Burns Concur with House Amendment {3028}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1490
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 16, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/16/2002 Eff- 5/16/2002* Chap: 0207
  • May 16, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs.1,2,5,6,9,12-17,24-43 & 52 effective 7/15/2002

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