SB 135 (2007): establishing a commission to study lowering costs of health insurance for small businesses.

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SB 135 (2007)

establishing a commission to study lowering costs of health insurance for small businesses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:25 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • May 1, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; March 6, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:25 a.m.; SC9
  • March 7, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007: Executive Session: 5/22/07 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 12-2; RC)
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07, Chapter 0192

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