SB 112-FN (2005): establishing a committee to study viatical settlements.

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SB 112-FN (2005)

establishing a committee to study viatical settlements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0641). The committee's amendment (0641) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0904), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2005, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102
  • April 5, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing: February 8, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC5
  • March 18, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0641}(New Title), [03/24/05]; SC12, Pg.11-12
  • March 23, 2005: 03/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Amendment{0641},(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 24, 2005: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{0904}, AA, VV
  • March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0641},(New Title),{0904}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 1:30 RM302,LOB
  • April 13, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • May 4, 2005: Passed
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/05; Eff. Date 05/17/05; Chapter 0044

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