HB 144 (2009): relative to title insurance.

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HB 144 (2009)

relative to title insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2009, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 14, 2009, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 14, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/14/2009 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 12 CC (vote 19-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 14, 2009: Hearing; April 14, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/15/2009; Effective 07/14/2009; Chapter 0038

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