HB 1299 (1996): limiting the credit card interest rates which may be charged to New Hampshire residents.

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HB 1299 (1996)

limiting the credit card interest rates which may be charged to New Hampshire residents.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 22, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–7. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 19, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1996, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • January 22, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • June 19, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P130
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 11, 1996: HEARING JAN11 01:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 22, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN22 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB21 (VOTE 11-7)
  • February 21, 1996: REFERRED TO COMMERCE FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ30,P1093
  • June 13, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHR: REP LINDBLADE)
  • June 19, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN19 10:00 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
  • October 24, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 13-0)

Laws It Would Change

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