SB 196 (2005): requiring a hearing when medical malpractice insurance rates change.

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SB 196 (2005)

requiring a hearing when medical malpractice insurance rates change.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0985). The committee's amendment (0985) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 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 a public hearing on April 27, 2005. The committee held a work session on May 12, 2005. The committee voted 16–2 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 June 1, 2005. On June 1, 2005 the House adopted “Special Ordered to June 8 Reg Cal, without objection”. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 263–88.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 29, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 27, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM302,LOB
  • May 12, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 7, 2005, Senate: Adoption of Committee Amendment (0985s) - Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Clegg — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • April 7, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 263, nays 88, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2005: Hearing; March 29, 2005, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC8
  • March 29, 2005: Hearing; March 29, 2005, Room 100, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC13
  • March 31, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0985},(New Title) [04/07/05]; SC14, Pg.42
  • April 6, 2005: 04/06/2005 Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Amendment{0985}, (New Title), RC 23Y-1N, AA
  • April 7, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0985}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 7, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 27, 2005: Hearing Apr 27 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 27, 2005: (Subcom: Reps Headd, S Scamman & Egbers)
  • May 12, 2005: Subcomittee Work Session May 12 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • May 24, 2005: Comm Report ITL for June 1 (vote 16-2;CC)
  • June 1, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Buzzell
  • June 1, 2005: Special Ordered to June 8 Reg Cal, without objection
  • June 8, 2005: ITL MA RC(263-88)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 583 (2005): establishing an oversight committee to study medical malpractice insurance rates in this state.

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