HB 199 (2009): relative to the warning accompanying a document tendered to settle bodily injury claims subject to certain automobile insurance coverage.
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HB 199 (2009)
relative to the warning accompanying a document tendered to settle bodily injury claims subject to certain automobile insurance coverage.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 74
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 21, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2009, March 3, 2009 and March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0648h). The committee's amendment (0648h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 19, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 3, 2009, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 5, 2009, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- May 5, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0648h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 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 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
- February 19, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2009 9:00 AM LOB 302
- March 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2009 2:30 PM LOB 302
- March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 12:30 PM LOB 302
- March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
- March 6, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0648h (NT) for Mar 24 RC (vote 15-3)
- March 6, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0648h (New Title)
- March 24, 2009: Amendment #0648h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0648h (New Title): MA VV
- April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC21
- May 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [5/13/09]; SC23
- May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled
- June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0074