SB 125-FN (2005): repealing health status and geographic location as small group rating factors, clarifying certain other issues relating to small group insurance, and establishing a reinsurance mechanism.

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SB 125-FN (2005)

repealing health status and geographic location as small group rating factors, clarifying certain other issues relating to small group insurance, and establishing a reinsurance mechanism.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 225

The Story

It was introduced on February 3, 2005 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0840). The committee's amendment (0840) was adopted on a roll call 17–7 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0972). The committee's amendment (0972) was rejected on a voice vote on April 7, 2005. A floor amendment (1049), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a roll call 15–9 on April 7, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on May 5, 2005 and May 10, 2005. The committee held work sessions on May 19, 2005 and May 24, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 12–8. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 280–89. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1921) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2005, making it Chapter 225 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, SH 100
  • May 5, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 10, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 19, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB
  • May 24, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

Votes

  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (0840s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Larsen — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2005, Senate: Motion to adopt Floor amendment (1049s) - Sen. Barnes/Sen.Gatsas — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • April 7, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MINORITY AMENDMENT{1578} — yeas 151, nays 217, failed
  • June 8, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 280, nays 89, passed

The Docket

  • February 3, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • February 18, 2005: Hearing; February 18, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC7
  • March 22, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0840},(New Title), [03/24/05]; SC12A, Pg.2-8
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Amendment{0840},(New Title) RC 17Y-7N, AA
  • March 24, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule26]
  • March 31, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0972} [04/07/05]; SC14, Pg.5
  • April 6, 2005: 04/06/2005 Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Amendment{0972}, AF, VV
  • April 7, 2005: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1049}, RC 15Y-9N, AA
  • April 7, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1049}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 7, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2005: Hearing May 5 11:00 RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 10, 2005: Continued Hearing May 10 1:00 RMs302-304,LOB
  • May 11, 2005: (Subcom: Reps S Francoeur, Stepanek, C Clark, Kathleen Taylor & DeStefano)
  • May 19, 2005: Subcommittee Work Sessions May 19 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 24, 2005: Subcommittee Work Sessions May 24 9:00 RM302,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • May 25, 2005: Maj Report OTP for June 8 (vote 12-8;Reg)
  • May 25, 2005: Min Report OTP/AM
  • May 25, 2005: Prop Min Am{1578}(New Title)
  • June 8, 2005: Min Am{1578}, AL RC(151-217); Passed RC(280-89)
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1921} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1921}, Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/05/05; Eff. 07/01/05, Section 13 and 14 Eff. 01/01/07, Chapter 0225
  • July 18, 2005: Remainder Eff. 01/01/06, Chapter 0225

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