SB 57 (2005): establishing a commission to study ways to alleviate medical malpractice premiums for high risk specialties.

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SB 57 (2005)

establishing a commission to study ways to alleviate medical malpractice premiums for high risk specialties.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 84

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0335). The committee's amendment (0335) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 24, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 12, 2005 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kenney. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • March 15, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2005, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing; February 2, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC5
  • February 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0335} [02/24/05]; SC8
  • February 23, 2005: 02/23/2005 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 24, 2005: Committee Amendment{0335}, AA, VV
  • February 24, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0335}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 24, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 1:15 RM205,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0656}
  • March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • May 12, 2005: Sen. Kenney Moved Concur with House Amendment{0656}, MA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/05; Eff.06/07/05; Chapter 0084

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