HB 370 (1997): updating and making technical corrections in certain banking laws.

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HB 370 (1997)

updating and making technical corrections in certain banking laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 194

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, 16–0, 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, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. 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 194 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 3, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
  • April 15, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P252
  • January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 12, 1997: HEARING FEB12 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WK SESS MAR03 11:00 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
  • March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 13, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0688>; HC36,P888-889
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1134-1135 + HJ40C,P1252
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P181
  • April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 02:45 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR24 (VOTE 3-0)
  • April 21, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1099>; SC31,P5-6
  • April 24, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P247-248 + 272
  • May 14, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HUNT MA VV; HJ63,P1804
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0025E>, AM ADOPTED; HJ70,P2043
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; SJ22,P496
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 06/18/97 CHAP.0194

Laws It Would Change

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