SB 46 (2009): relative to group life insurance.

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SB 46 (2009)

relative to group life 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: 243

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 12, 2009 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2009 and May 5, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1391h). The committee's amendment (1391h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Butler)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 16, 2009 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 243 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 7, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2009, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • June 16, 2009, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment {1391h}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Butler) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • January 27, 2009: Hearing; January 27, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC8
  • January 27, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/04/09]; SC9
  • February 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 12, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 7, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/7/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 21, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 4/21/2009 9:45 AM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2009 9:45 AM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2009: Executive Session: 4/22/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h for May 20 CC (vote 18-0)
  • May 7, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1391h
  • May 20, 2009: Amendment #1391h Adopted, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1391h: MA VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment {1391h}; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: President Appoints: Senators Cilley, Reynolds and Bragdon
  • June 10, 2009: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Butler): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Speaker Appoints: Reps Nord, Meader, Winters, and Dowling
  • June 16, 2009: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/16/2009 9:00 AM, Room 101, LOB
  • June 18, 2009: Conference Committee Report #2155, House Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report #2155 Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report (2155); Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 07/01/2009; Chapter 0243

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