HB 316-FN (2003): relative to insurance coverage for anesthesia for child dental care.

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HB 316-FN (2003)

relative to insurance coverage for anesthesia for child dental care.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2003, February 20, 2003, March 5, 2003 and March 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 24, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1649). The committee's amendment (1649) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 278 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 11, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • March 5, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • March 14, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • May 13, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • June 12, 2003, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Flanders Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 1:15 RM302,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 9:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • February 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 20 after session RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • March 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 5 3:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • March 14, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 3:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Quandt>
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0397}; HC26, p691
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p822 + pt 2, p965
  • April 24, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • May 13, 2003: Hearing; May 13, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC21
  • May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1649}, (New Title), [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.15-17
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1649}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1649}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Fraser MA VV
  • May 29, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Hunt, Fraser, Quandt & Meader)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Flanders Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Flanders, Martel, Cohen
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 9:30 RM302,LOB
  • June 17, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Continued Conf Comm Meeting June 17 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; House Am{2091}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2091}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 1/01/04 Chap: 0278

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