HB 1353 (1992): relative to civil recovery of damages for shoplifting.
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HB 1353 (1992)
relative to civil recovery of damages for shoplifting.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
- Chapter law: 106
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 29, 1992, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on October 31, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 25, 1992, 12:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
- February 6, 1992: HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC43,P1024-1025
- March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1319-1320 + 1380
- March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 25, 1992: HEARING MAR25 12:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR07
- April 6, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC25,P7-8
- April 7, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P361 + 366
- April 16, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ73,P1895
- April 22, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ77,P2056
- April 22, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P564
- April 29, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/29/92 EFF: 10/31/92 CHAP.0106