SB 206 (2022): relative to consumer guaranty contracts.

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SB 206 (2022)

relative to consumer guaranty contracts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0062s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0062s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 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 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1349h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1349h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. French. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 6, 2022, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 7, 2022, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0062s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1349h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 11, 2022: Hearing: 01/11/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0062s , 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0062s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0062s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 10:45 am LOB 302-304
  • April 7, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 20, 2022: Executive Session: 04/20/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1349h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1349h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1349h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. French Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0142; Effective 08/06/2022

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