HB 373-FN (1989): relative to the use of automatic telephone dialing systems.

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HB 373-FN (1989)

relative to the use of automatic telephone dialing systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 11, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Packard (Hills 15)
  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 3, 1989, 12:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104LOB

Votes

  • April 25, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE
  • February 2, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/31/89 DUE ON 03/07/89
  • February 7, 1989: HEARING 02/07/89 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 8, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/16 VOTE (11-0cc); PROP COMM AM, HC41, P1031
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ47, P1265-66 + 1317
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 3, 1989: HEARING 4/3/89 12:30 RM104LOB FOR:PUB AFFAIRS
  • April 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • April 25, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP CHRISTY MA VV; HJ75, P2263
  • May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 165

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