HB 1161 (2004): relative to solicitation and marketing of insurance products.
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HB 1161 (2004)
relative to solicitation and marketing of insurance products.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 46
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2004 and February 17, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0926). The committee's amendment (0926) was adopted on a voice vote on April 1, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- February 11, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- February 17, 2004, 8:55 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 23, 2004, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
Votes
- April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 15, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 2:00 RM302,LOB
- January 28, 2004: (Subcom: Reps Fraser, DiFruscia & Kopka)
- February 10, 2004: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session Feb 10 2:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- February 11, 2004: Rescheduled Subcommittee Work Session Feb 11 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- February 17, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 17 8:55 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 2, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
- March 2, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0477}
- March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
- March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
- March 23, 2004: Hearing; March 23, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC12
- March 26, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0926} [04/01/04]; SC13, Pg.5-6
- April 1, 2004: Committee Amendment{0926}, AA, VV
- April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0926}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 15, 2004: House Concurs with Senate Am, Rep Hunt MA VV
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/03/2004 Eff: 5/03/2004 Chap: 0046