SB 401-FN (2016): relative to insurance coverage for prescription eye drops.

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SB 401-FN (2016)

relative to insurance coverage for prescription eye drops.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 326

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0597s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0597s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2016 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2016. The committee held a work session on April 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 16, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1989e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2016, making it Chapter 326 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2016, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 14, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 19, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0597s — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 28, 2016: Hearing: 01/28/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC3
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0597s , 03/03/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Amendment 0597s, AA, VV; 03/03/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0597s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/03/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/17/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/14/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 19, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/19/2016 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1989e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1989e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled 06/16/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/16/2016)
  • June 24, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2016; Chapter 0326
  • June 28, 2016: I. Sections 4 and 7 Effective 10/01/2017 at 12:02 am
  • June 28, 2016: II. Sections 5 and 8 Effective 01/01/2021 at 12:01 am
  • June 28, 2016: III. Sections 9 and 10 Effective 01/01/2017 at 12:01 am
  • June 28, 2016: IV. Remainder Effective 08/23/2016

Laws It Would Change

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