HB 1429 (1996): establishing a study committee on interstate banking and branching.

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HB 1429 (1996)

establishing a study committee on interstate banking and branching.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 104

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 February 13, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. On April 18, 1996 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for comm report”, on a motion by Sen. Fraser. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. B. Packard (Hills 19) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1996, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • March 26, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P134
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 13, 1996: HEARING FEB13 01:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1996: PASSED; HJ34,P1237 + 1265
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ11,P200
  • March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 1:00 RM103,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • April 18, 1996: SEN FRASER SUSP RULES FOR COMM REPORT, MA 2/3VV; SEN FRASER MOVED
  • April 18, 1996: (COMM REPT) OTP, PASSED VV; SJ20,P372 + 376 (+ SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P424
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P2014
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 07/14/96 CHAP.0104

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