SB 532 (1994): relative to jewelers' liens.
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SB 532 (1994)
relative to jewelers' liens.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 162
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 16, 1994 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 6, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB
- March 29, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
- April 6, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ1,P7
- January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 01:30 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
- February 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB10
- February 10, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ5,P97 + 119
- February 16, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ27,P809
- February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/16/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 29, 1994: HEARING MAR29 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- April 6, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR06 09:30 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- April 21, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR28 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- April 21, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5975>; HC52,P1696
- April 28, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ58,P1851-1852 + 1859
- May 3, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN FRASER MA VV; SJ14,P334
- May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P405
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0162