HB 385-FN (2008): relative to licensing and insurance fees.

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HB 385-FN (2008)

relative to licensing and insurance fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 18

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0794h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 27, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 26, 2007 and October 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2600h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2600h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held public hearings on March 10, 2008 and March 18, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 2, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 26, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • March 18, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0794h — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2600h — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2007 9:15 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0794h} for March 27 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0794h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0794h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0794h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2007: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 2, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/2/2007 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007: Executive Session: 4/2/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 26, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/26/2007 3:00 PM LOB 202
  • October 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • November 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2600h for Jan 2 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • November 16, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2600h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2600h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2600h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 10, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; TIME CHANGE === March 10, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 18, 2008: Hearing; March 18, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC10B
  • March 25, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12A
  • March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Effective 07/11/2008; Chapter 0018

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