SB 319-FN (2008): relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.

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SB 319-FN (2008)

relative to third party liability and state recovery of public assistance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 342

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1299h). The committee's amendment (1299h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman. An enrolled bill amendment (2046) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2046) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 342 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 8, 2008, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1299h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1299} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 14, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection to after Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 1:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1299h for April 23 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 10, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1299h
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1299h Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1299h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Gottesman Moved Concur with House Amendment{1299}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2046 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2046}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 09/05/08, Chapter 0342

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