HB 169 (2007): relative to penalties for insurers or adjusters knowingly underestimating the value of an insurance claim.

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HB 169 (2007)

relative to penalties for insurers or adjusters knowingly underestimating the value of an insurance claim.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 30

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0102h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 30 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0102h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0102h}NT for March 21 (vote 12-3; RC)
  • March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0102h (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0102h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0102h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 19, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0030

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