HB 1652-FN (2006): relative to certain insurance claims.

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HB 1652-FN (2006)

relative to certain insurance claims.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2006 and February 21, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1149h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, RM 302 LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 12:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 2:30 RM 302 LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 12:15 RM302/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 10:00 RM302/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1149h} for March 7 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1149h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • April 4, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 4, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 100,State House,11:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 11, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 8/7/06, Chapter 0104

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