HB 1545 (1994): relative to disclosure regarding contests and gift giveaways.

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HB 1545 (1994)

relative to disclosure regarding contests and gift giveaways.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. On February 8, 1994 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing on 02/10/1994”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1994. The committee held work sessions on March 2, 1994 and March 9, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. 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 229 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Newman (Rock 4)
  • Rep. P. Wells (Hills 16)
  • Sen. Baldizar (SD12)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM208,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 9, 1994, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • April 20, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ7,P198
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 6, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB08 01:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 8, 1994: REP A TORR SUSP RULES FOR HEARING ON 2/10, MA 2/3VV; HJ19,P587
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB10 11:30 RM208,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 9, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR09 09:45 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5404>; HC32,P1016
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1292 + 1349
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ10,P260
  • April 20, 1994: HEARING APR20 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
  • May 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ14,P352 + 366
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0229

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