HB 195 (2005): establishing a committee to study the department of insurance and awarding of the bids for health insurance for state employees.

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HB 195 (2005)

establishing a committee to study the department of insurance and awarding of the bids for health insurance for state employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 103

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2005 and February 1, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1258). The committee's amendment (1258) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1352), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 103 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • January 26, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Bergin>
  • February 1, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep N Allan>
  • April 26, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 20, 2005: Hearing Jan 20 9:30 RM306,LOB
  • January 26, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 26 9:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Bergin>
  • February 1, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 1 1:00 RM306,LOB <Rep N Allan>
  • March 7, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 7, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0467}(New Title)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1258}(New Title),[05/05/05]; SC18, Pg.7
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Amendment{1258}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{1352}(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1258},(New Title),{1352},(2nd New Title), MA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Bergin MA VV
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 6/15/2005 Chap: 0103

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