SB 110 (2003): relative to small group health insurance coverage and relative to health plan loss information.

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SB 110 (2003)

relative to small group health insurance coverage and relative to health plan loss information.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0993). The committee's amendment (0993) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1134), offered by Sen. Prescott, was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 15–8 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee held work sessions on April 30, 2003, May 6, 2003, May 13, 2003, May 15, 2003 and May 20, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–8. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 202–161. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 188 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 2003, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • April 23, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, RMs302-304,LOB
  • April 30, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 6, 2003, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 13, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Cohen — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 202, nays 161, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • March 11, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED=== March 11, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.;SC8
  • March 18, 2003: Hearing; March 18, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC9
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ34, p1086
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0993}, [04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.25-26
  • April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{0993}, AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment{1134}, AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0993}, {1134}, RC 15Y-8N, MA: OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing Apr 23 1:15 RMs302-304,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 30 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Hunt, Fraser, Brady, Kathleen Taylor, Spiess & Kopka)
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 1:15 RM302,LOB
  • May 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 13 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 15 after session RM302,LOB
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 10-8;Reg)
  • May 20, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • May 20, 2003: Prop Maj Am{1713}(New Title)
  • June 5, 2003: Comm Maj Am{1713}(NT), AA DIV(204-143); Passed with Am RC(202-161)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff- 9/1/2003* Chap- 0188
  • June 30, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter, Sec. 18 for additional dates

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