SB 21 (2003): relative to health insurance riders.
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SB 21 (2003)
relative to health insurance riders.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 201
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 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 0992). The committee's amendment (0992) 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 voice vote 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 15, 2003 and May 20, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 201 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2003.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 18, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
- April 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM302,LOB
- April 30, 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: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 5, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
- March 11, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED==March 11, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
- March 18, 2003: Hearing; March 18, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 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{0992}, [04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.8-9
- April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{0992}, AA, VV
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0992}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 23, 2003: Hearing Apr 23 10:00 RM302,LOB
- April 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 30 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 15-2;Reg)
- May 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1707}
- June 5, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
- 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- 8/29/2003 Chap- 0201