HB 1339 (1994): relative to bank boards of directors or trustees.

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HB 1339 (1994)

relative to bank boards of directors or trustees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Banking and Finance
  • Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The committee held a work session on February 10, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
  • April 13, 1994, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 21, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ7,P189
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 27, 1994: HEARING JAN27 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 8, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: C
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 09:30 RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
  • March 8, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR15 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED; HJ39,P1288 + 1349
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P259
  • April 13, 1994: HEARING APR13 02:15 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
  • April 21, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ12,P301 + 318
  • May 5, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ64,P2026
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P405
  • May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 07/22/94 CHAP.0145

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