HB 327 (1997): relative to pledges for loans, finance charge disclosure statements, debt adjusters, and consumer credit transactions.
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HB 327 (1997)
relative to pledges for loans, finance charge disclosure statements, debt adjusters, and consumer credit transactions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Banking and Finance
- Chapter law: 193
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 8, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 3, 1997, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
- April 15, 1997, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB
Votes
- May 8, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P250
- January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 12, 1997: HEARING FEB12 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WK SESS MAR03 11:15 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
- March 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
- March 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0685>(NEW TITLE); HC36,P886
- March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1133-1134 + HJ40C,P1252
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P181
- April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 01:45 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
- May 5, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY08 (VOTE 6-0)
- May 5, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1187>; SC35,P4
- May 8, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P292 + 295
- May 20, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HUNT MA VV; HJ66,P1894
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 06/18/97 CHAP.0193