HB 717 (2005): prohibiting cancellation of property and liability insurance on the basis of certain political activities.

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HB 717 (2005)

prohibiting cancellation of property and liability insurance on the basis of certain political activities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2005 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 23, 2005. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 30, 2005. On April 6, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 143–133.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM302,LOB
  • March 23, 2005, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 6, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 143, nays 133, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2005: Introduced (Approved by Rules Comm) and ref to Commerce
  • March 16, 2005: Hearing Mar 16 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: (Subcom: Reps D Flanders, J Martin & Kopka)
  • March 23, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 9:15 RM302,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 18-2;CC)
  • March 30, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep DeJoie
  • April 6, 2005: ITL MA DIV(143-133)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 77 (2007): prohibiting cancellation of property and liability insurance on the basis of certain political activities.

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