SB 511 (1996): regulating business practices among motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

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SB 511 (1996)

regulating business practices among motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 263

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 4, 1996 and April 8, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held work sessions on April 23, 1996 and April 30, 1996. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 8, 1996. On May 8, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6106) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 263 of the session laws. It took effect on July 10, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 8, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 23, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • April 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P2
  • January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN17 09:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 7, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB07 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5130>(NEW TITLE); SC12,P31-35
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P145-149 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ40,P1424
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 4, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR04 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 8, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR08 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 19-1;CC)
  • April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5593>; HC50,P1643-1644
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO ED&A; HJ54,P1766-1767
  • April 23, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR23 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 23, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP EMERTON)
  • April 30, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR30 10:00 RM205,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • May 2, 1996: ED&A MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY08 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • May 2, 1996: PROP ED&A COMM AM<5873>; HC58,P1935-1939
  • May 8, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP HUNT; HJ62,P1999
  • May 8, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ62,P2008-2011 + 2014
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN GORDON MA VV; SJ24,P472
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6106>, AA VV; SJ25,P553
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 07/10/96* CHAP.0263

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