HB 481 (2015): relative to commercial insurance.

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HB 481 (2015)

relative to commercial insurance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 92

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2015, making it Chapter 92 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 16, 2015, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 18-1; CC); HC19, PG. 393
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 16, 2015: Hearing: 4/16/15, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 23, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/5/2015; Chapter 92; Effective Date 8/4/2015

Laws It Would Change

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