98RS HB312

HB312

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HB 312 (BR 1510) - H. Moberly, J. Callahan, S. Riggs

     AN ACT relating to structured settlements.
     Create new sections of KRS Chapter 454 to define terms, to require court approval for the transfer of structured settlement payment rights, and to establish jurisdiction, and filing requirements for court approval; provide that the provisions of the Act are effective for transfers of structured settlement payment rights reached on or after the effective date of the Act.

HB 312 - AMENDMENTS


     HCS - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to define terms; create a new section of KRS 454 to require that a person desiring to transfer a structured settlement receive information regarding the financial impact from the entity seeking to purchase the structured settlement rights and to require court approval of any transfer; create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to require notice to all interested parties of the suit; provide that the provisions of the Act are effective for structured settlements payment rights reached on or after the effective date of the Act.

     Jan 16-introduced in House
     Jan 20-to Banking and Insurance (H)
     Jan 27-posted in committee
     Jan 28-reassigned to Judiciary (H)
     Feb 9-posted in committee
     Feb 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for March 3, 1998
     Mar 5-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute
     Mar 6-received in Senate
     Mar 9-to Judiciary (S)
     Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for March 25, 1998
     Mar 25-3rd reading, passed 37-0
     Mar 26-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
     Mar 27-delivered to Governor
     Apr 7-signed by Governor


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