HB 1586-FN (2010): relative to mandated benefits review.

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HB 1586-FN (2010)

relative to mandated benefits review.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 61

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0301h). The committee's amendment (0301h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 3, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 18, 2010, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 30, 2010, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0301h — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 27, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0301h for Feb 3 CC (vote 16-1)
  • January 27, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0301h
  • February 3, 2010: Amendment #0301h Adopted, VV
  • February 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0301h: MA VV
  • February 3, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • February 16, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 18, 2010: Executive Session: 2/18/2010 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 10 (Vote 20-1; RC)
  • March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
  • March 11, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 30, 2010: Hearing: March 30, 2010, Room 205-207, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC13
  • April 13, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Effective 05/18/2010; Chapter 0061

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