HB 270 (1995): relative to bail agents and recovery agents.

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HB 270 (1995)

relative to bail agents and recovery agents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 15, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2914) was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 1995, making it Chapter 287 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 15, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ11,P148
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUBLIC PROT
  • February 15, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 09:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR09 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED; HJ35,P956 + 1024
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P115
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR20
  • April 19, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2175>; SC30,P7
  • April 20, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P242-243 + 249
  • May 2, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WELCH MA VV; HJ63,P1750
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2914>, AM ADOPTED; HJ81,P2092
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ24,P540
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2095
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P544
  • June 21, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/21/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0287

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