HB 503 (1989): relative to business and voluntary corporations and reinstating the charters of S.P.B., Inc. and Jefferson, Currier & Company, Inc.

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HB 503 (1989)

relative to business and voluntary corporations and reinstating the charters of S.P.B., Inc. and Jefferson, Currier & Company, Inc.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Business and Industry
  • Chapter law: 256

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it. 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 March 31, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 1989, making it Chapter 256 of the session laws. It took effect on May 26, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Drolet (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11)
  • Rep. Krueger (Sull 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 31, 1989, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • March 8, 1989: HEARING 03/08/89 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 8, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR:3/16/89 VOTE (14-0 cc)
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ47, P1266 + 1317
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • March 31, 1989: HEARING 3/31/89 11:30 RM104LOB FOR:PUB AFFAIRS
  • May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP FRASER MA VV; HJ89, P2695
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 26, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/26/89 EFF: 5/26/89 CHAP: 256

Laws It Would Change

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