SB 371 (2004): relative to certain technical changes in the insurance laws.

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SB 371 (2004)

relative to certain technical changes in the insurance laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0632). The committee's amendment (0632) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0787), offered by Sen. Larsen, was rejected on a roll call 8–15 on March 11, 2004. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 2004 and April 14, 2004. 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 April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Flanders. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1557) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2004, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2004, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
  • March 31, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 7, 2004, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2004, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (0787s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Estabrook — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Insurance
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 10, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC6
  • March 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0632} [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.12-13
  • March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0632}, AA, VV
  • March 11, 2004: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{0753}; [Withdrawn]
  • March 11, 2004: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0787},(New Title), RC 8Y-15N, AF
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0632}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing Mar 31 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 31, 2004: (Subcom: Reps Fraser, D Flanders, Kathleen Taylor & C Clark)
  • April 7, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 7 1:15 RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 14 1:45 RM302,LOB
  • April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1242}
  • April 29, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1557}, Adopted
  • May 13, 2004: (5/13/04) Enrolled
  • May 19, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1557}, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 21, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/04, Eff.07/31/04: Chapter 0187

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