SB 94 (2013): relative to portable electronics insurance.

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SB 94 (2013)

relative to portable electronics insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0757s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0757s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2013. The committee held a work session on April 30, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1451h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1451h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. 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 230 of the session laws. It took effect on September 13, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 11, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 30, 2013, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 206
  • May 1, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0757s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1451h — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1451h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • February 19, 2013: Hearing: 2/19/13, Room 100, SH, 1:50 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0757s, 3/14/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0757s, AA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0757s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 11, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/11/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 30, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2013 10:45 AM LOB 206
  • May 1, 2013: Executive Session: 5/1/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 2, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1451h for May 8 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC36, PG.1196
  • May 2, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1451h; HC36, PG.1215
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1451h: AA VV; HJ41, PG.1388
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1451h: MA VV; HJ41, PG.1388
  • June 6, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Moved Concur with House Amendment 1451h, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1711
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2013; Chapter 0230; Effective 09/13/2013

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