SB 486-FN (2020): relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits.

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SB 486-FN (2020)

relative to insurance plans that cover maternity benefits.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2020-1135s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on March 11, 2020. On March 11, 2020 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Giuda. On March 11, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2020, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, Senate: Floor Amendment 1135s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • March 11, 2020, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • March 11, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 18, 2020: Hearing: 02/18/2020, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2020-1135s , RC 10Y-14N, AF; 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Sen. Giuda Moved Laid on Table, RC 10Y-14N, MF; 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/11/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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