HB 1147 (1998): relative to corporate filings with the secretary of state.
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HB 1147 (1998)
relative to corporate filings with the secretary of state.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 106
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1998. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1998 and February 17, 1998. 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 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1998, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on August 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- February 11, 1998, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB :COMMERCE(REP MITTELMAN
- February 17, 1998, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 26, 1998, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 7, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ3,P97
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 11, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB11 2:30 RM302,LOB :COMMERCE(REP MITTELMAN
- February 17, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB17 9:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
- February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0816>; HC16,P778
- March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1082 + 1167
- March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ5,P122
- March 26, 1998: HEARING MAR26 1:45 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- May 4, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07 (VOTE 6-0)
- May 7, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ14,P329 + 338
- May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
- May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P375
- June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 08/01/98 CHAP.0106