HB 228 (2013): relative to insurance fraud.

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HB 228 (2013)

relative to insurance fraud.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. On January 30, 2013 the House adopted “Vacated from Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep Butler)” on a voice vote. On January 30, 2013 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1573s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1573s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1573s (Rep M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2013, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 201-203
  • February 19, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 30, 2013, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 30, 2013, House: Vacated from Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep Butler) — voice vote, passed
  • March 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1573s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1573s (Rep M.Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 30, 2013: Vacated from Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep Butler): MA VV
  • January 30, 2013: Referred to Judiciary
  • February 14, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/14/2013 1:00 PM LOB 201-203 ==ROOM CHANGE (Orig LOB 208)==
  • February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought To Pass for Mar 6 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • March 6, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 30, 2013: Hearing: 4/30/13, Room 100, SH, 9:20 a.m.; SC17
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1573s, 5/23/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Amendment 1573s, AA, VV
  • May 23, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1573s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1573s (Rep M.Smith): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1586
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1711
  • July 15, 2013: Signed By Governor 07/15/2013; Effective 01/01/2014; Chapter 0234

Laws It Would Change

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