HB 1378 (2008): relative to insurance taxes and fees.

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HB 1378 (2008)

relative to insurance taxes and fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0226h). The committee's amendment (0226h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0226h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 (Continued 1/31/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 if Needed)
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0226h for 2/6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0226h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0226h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0226h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC15
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 06/06/2008; Chapter 0154

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