HB 1244-FN (1998): relative to collusive bidding at auctions.
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HB 1244-FN (1998)
relative to collusive bidding at auctions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 17
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 25, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 2, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 15, 1998, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Beaulieu (Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)
- Rep. Langer (Merr 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- March 18, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- March 26, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P101
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
- January 13, 1998: HEARING JAN13 2:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- January 21, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- January 29, 1998: PASSED; HJ10,P428 + 455
- January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2,P45
- March 18, 1998: HEARING MAR18 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- March 23, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAR26 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 25, 1998: 03/25/98 ENROLLED; HJ34,P1460
- March 26, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ8,P181 + 187
- April 2, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ9,P191
- April 15, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/15/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0017