HB 139-FN (1991): relative to fair credit billing.

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HB 139-FN (1991)

relative to fair credit billing.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–1. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Drolet (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Tsiros (Straf 2)
  • Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 23, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1991, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P86
  • January 3, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN17 DUE ON FEB21
  • January 29, 1991: ==CANCELLED== HEARING JAN29 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 21, 1991: 14 CAL DAY EXT GRANTED, REQ REP FOSS; HJ30,P457
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 13-1)
  • March 13, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ51,P1072 + 1083
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ12,P156
  • April 23, 1991: HEARING APR23 09:30 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • May 6, 1991: COMM REPORT REF FOR STUDY MAY07
  • May 7, 1991: REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY VV; SJ22,P295

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