HB 713 (1997): relative to the names of foreign limited partnerships, and eliminating an annual notice requirement for limited liability partnerships.
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HB 713 (1997)
relative to the names of foreign limited partnerships, and eliminating an annual notice requirement for limited liability partnerships.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 61
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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 22, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
- March 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- April 22, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMERCE; HJ17,P281
- February 11, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/11/97 DUE ON 3/12/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 10:00 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
- March 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 09:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- March 13, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0725>(NEW TITLE); HC36,P963
- March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1161 + HJ40C,P1253
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ10,P183
- April 22, 1997: HEARING APR22 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
- April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 3-0)
- April 30, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ14,P275 + 280
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1802
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P291
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0061