HB 179 (2007): prohibiting surrender penalties on life insurance policies.
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HB 179 (2007)
prohibiting surrender penalties on life insurance policies.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Insurance
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 met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Martin (R - Carr 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Stephen Pelkey (R - Ches 7)
- Rep. Angeline Kopka (D - Hills 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- March 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
- March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 14-1; CC)
- March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV