HB 1286-FN (1998): establishing a "no sales solicitation calls" list.

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HB 1286-FN (1998)

establishing a "no sales solicitation calls" list.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The committee held a work session on February 3, 1998. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 10–5. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Estabrook (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Clay (Hills 4)
  • Rep. Lovett (Graf 6)
  • Rep. MacGillivray (Hills 21)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 3, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ3,P102
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/09/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 3, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 9:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 10-5)
  • February 11, 1998: MIN REPORT REF FOR STUDY
  • February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ18,P961-962

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