HB 296 (2003): relative to settlement agreements in medical malpractice suits.

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HB 296 (2003)

relative to settlement agreements in medical malpractice suits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 27, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, Rep's Hall (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 10:30 Rep's Hall (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • March 17, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 25, 2003: Passed
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 27, 2003: Hearing; May 27, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC22
  • May 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0195

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