SB 221 (2012): relative to life, accident, and health insurance.

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SB 221 (2012)

relative to life, accident, and health insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 99

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 11–11. On March 7, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson having voted on the prevailing side moved to reconsider SB 221, the bill having previously failed” on a voice vote. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote 12–11 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2012, making it Chapter 99 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2012, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 12, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 24, 2012, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 11, nays 11, failed
  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Sen. Carson having voted on the prevailing side moved to reconsider SB 221, the bill having previously failed — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 10, 2012: Hearing: 1/10/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC2
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/7/12; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: Div 11Y-11N, MF
  • March 7, 2012: Sen. Carson having voted on the prevailing side moved to reconsider SB 221, the bill having previously failed MA, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass, Div. 12Y-11N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/12/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302-304 ==Insurance/Consumer Protection Div==
  • April 24, 2012: Executive Session: 4/24/2012 3:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 9 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/29/2012; Chapter 0099; Effective 07/28/2012

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