HB 1246 (2008): relative to insurance policy denial provisions.

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HB 1246 (2008)

relative to insurance policy denial provisions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0447h). The committee's amendment (0447h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1931) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 7, 2008, 9:03 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 1, 2008, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0447h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 9:03 AM LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0447h for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 14, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0447h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0447h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0447h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:55 a.m.; SC13
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1931}, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1931 Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 06/16/2008; Chapter 0212

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