HB 460-FN (2003): relative to property and casualty insurance.

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HB 460-FN (2003)

relative to property and casualty insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, 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 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 3, 2003, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Spiess>
  • April 15, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 3 3:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Spiess>
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 25, 2003: Passed; HJ29-pt 1, p823 + pt 2, p965
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Insurance
  • April 15, 2003: Hearing; April 15, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/03]; SC22
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0144

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