SB 448-FN (2004): relative to consumer guaranty contracts.

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SB 448-FN (2004)

relative to consumer guaranty contracts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 224

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0750). The committee's amendment (0750) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, 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 (1549) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, LOB 103
  • April 6, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 13, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302, LOB <Rep Fraser>

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 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 Banks
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC2
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0750} [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.17
  • March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0750}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0750}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 1:15 RM302,LOB
  • April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 9:00 RM302, LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • April 13, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • April 13, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1155}
  • April 29, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV:
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1549}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1549}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 01/01/05; Chapter 0224

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