HB 309 (1995): relative to counterfeit recordings.

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HB 309 (1995)

relative to counterfeit recordings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1995. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 1995 and March 7, 1995. 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, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1995, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mock (Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hart (Hills 37)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1995, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 1, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 2, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 22, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • May 11, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ11,P150
  • January 10, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/11/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 19, 1995: HEARING JAN19 10:15 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 14, 1995: <NOTE TIME CHANGE> SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 09:30 RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR07 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • March 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1669>; HC33,P839-840
  • March 15, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES TO REF TO 2ND COMM, MA 2/3VV; HJ39,P1094
  • March 15, 1995: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ39,P1115
  • March 22, 1995: HEARING MAR22 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • March 29, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR04 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 29, 1995: PROP CORR&CJ COMM AM<1924>(NEW TITLE); HC43,P1317
  • April 4, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1408 + 1436
  • April 6, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P217
  • April 19, 1995: HEARING APR19 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 10, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY11
  • May 11, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ19,P346 + 356
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1974
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P481
  • June 5, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/05/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0175

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