HB 330 (2009): relative to life, accident, and health insurance.

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HB 330 (2009)

relative to life, accident, and health 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: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2009 and February 17, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0364h). The committee's amendment (0364h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 4, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it 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 19, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1861s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM 1861s (Rep Butler)” on a division vote 180–117. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2337) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2009, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 11, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 19, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1861s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate AM 1861s (Rep Butler) — yeas 180, nays 117, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 11, 2009: Executive Session: 2/11/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0364h
  • March 4, 2009: Amendment #0364h Adopted, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0364h: MA VV
  • March 4, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 27, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 3/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Executive Session: 3/31/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 18-2)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • May 19, 2009: Hearing; May 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC24
  • May 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1861s} [06/03/09]; SC26 Pg. 20
  • June 3, 2009: Committee Amendment {1861s} AA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1861s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Concurs with Senate AM 1861s (Rep Butler): MA DIV 180-117
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2337 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2337 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/16/2009; Effective 09/14/2009; Chapter 0235

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