SB 369 (2006): relative to portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage.
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SB 369 (2006)
relative to portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 125
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1375). The committee's amendment (1375) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2006 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2006, making it Chapter 125 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2006.
Sponsors
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7)
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Rep. Martha McLeod (D - Graf 2)
- Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2006, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102
- April 6, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM302/LOB
- April 13, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302/LOB
Votes
- March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
- January 31, 2006: Hearing; January 31, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC1
- March 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1375} [03/22/06]; SC11, Pg.21
- March 22, 2006: Committee Amendment{1375}, AA, VV
- March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1375}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 28, 2006: Introduced and ref Commerce
- April 6, 2006: Public Hearing April 6 10:00 RM302/LOB
- April 13, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 13 9:00 RM302/LOB
- April 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 26 (vote 17-0; CC)
- April 26, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
- May 4, 2006: Enrolled
- May 10, 2006: Enrolled
- May 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/15/06; Eff. date 07/14/06, Chapter 0125