SB 197 (2007): relative to continuation of group health insurance in the event of divorce or legal separation.

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SB 197 (2007)

relative to continuation of group health insurance in the event of divorce or legal separation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 379

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 held work sessions on May 15, 2007, May 22, 2007 and May 29, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1911h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 227–122. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1911}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2376) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 379 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • May 1, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA 1911H — yeas 227, nays 122, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1911} — 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, 11:10 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 ref to Commerce
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/15/2007 9:15 AM LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/29/2007 12:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1911h} for June 6(vote 13-6;RC); HC43, pg.1540
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1911h
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Amendment {1911h} Adopted, VV
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1911h: MA RC 227-122
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Gottesman Concurs with House Amendment{1911}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2376} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2376} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/07; Chapter 0379
  • July 23, 2007: Sections 1-11 Shall Take Effect as Provided in Section 12
  • July 23, 2007: Remainder Shall Take Effect July 18, 2007

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