HB 355-FN (1991): relative to merchants' credit card policies.

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HB 355-FN (1991)

relative to merchants' credit card policies.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • 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 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–4. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Chambers (Graf 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 1991, 3:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ16,P148
  • February 1, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB05 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 03:15 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR20 (VOTE 14-4)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ53A,P1142

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