HB 507 (2003): relative to certain statutes that set minimum requirements for employee benefit plan procedures pertaining to the filing of benefit claims, notification of benefit determinations, and appeal of adverse benefit determinations.

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HB 507 (2003)

relative to certain statutes that set minimum requirements for employee benefit plan procedures pertaining to the filing of benefit claims, notification of benefit determinations, and appeal of adverse benefit determinations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. On February 20, 2003 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2003. 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1961) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 23, 2003, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 10, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Liebl>
  • May 20, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, House: Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 28, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 20, 2003: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing, MA 2/3VV
  • February 21, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 21 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 10, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 10 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Liebl>
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0427}; HC26, p706-707
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Insurance
  • May 6, 2003: Hearing; May 6, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC19
  • May 20, 2003: Hearing; May 20, 2003, Roon 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC21
  • 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 Bill Amendment{1961}, Adopted, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled Am{1961}, Am Adopted
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 23, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/23/2003 Eff: 6/23/2003* Chap: 0175
  • June 23, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter, Sec. 11 for other dates

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