HB 1391 (1994): relative to consumer protection and going out of business sales.
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HB 1391 (1994)
relative to consumer protection and going out of business sales.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 226
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 26, 1994. The committee held work sessions on February 10, 1994 and March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 27, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. M. Holt (Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- February 10, 1994, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
- March 2, 1994, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- April 27, 1994, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
Votes
- May 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ7,P191
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 1, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 09:00 RM207,LOB FOR: C
- February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 09:00 RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
- March 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 01:15 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- March 8, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 8, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5381>; HC32,P993-994
- March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1289 + 1349
- March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P259
- April 27, 1994: HEARING APR27 02:30 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- May 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY10
- May 10, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ15,P377 + 407
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P526
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
- May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 07/26/94 CHAP.0226