HB 563 (1999): relative to names of limited liability partnerships and companies and cooperative associations.
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HB 563 (1999)
relative to names of limited liability partnerships and companies and cooperative associations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Business and Industry
- Chapter law: 293
The Story
It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 29, 1999 the House adopted “Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept” on a voice vote. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Accedes to Req of Con Comm” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fraser. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Klemm. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 293 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 17, 1999, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
- March 24, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
- April 28, 1999, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Banks, LOB 103
Votes
- June 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 29, 1999, House: Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept — voice vote, passed
- June 29, 1999, Senate: Senate Accedes to Req of Con Comm — voice vote, passed
- July 1, 1999, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ18, p275
- February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on
- March 17, 1999: Hearing Mar 17 2:15 Rm302,LOB
- March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 9:30 Rm302,LOB
- March 31, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 17-0;CC#1)
- March 31, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0637}(New Title); HC35, p738-740
- April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p892-893 + 946
- April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Banks
- April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 103, LOB, 8:50 a.m
- June 25, 1999: Committee Report: Ought to pass w/amendment (1577) - (6/29/99)
- June 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1577}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 29, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Whalley MA; HJ75, p2048
- June 29, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Hunt, Herman, Francoeur & Taylor}
- June 29, 1999: Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for C of C mtg & Rept, MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p2045
- June 29, 1999: Senate Accedes to Req of Con Comm, Sen. Fraser, MA, VV
- June 29, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators Klemm, Wheeler, Fraser
- July 1, 1999: Conference Report (Sen Am) Report filed
- July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ77, p2073
- July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report, {1934}, Sen Klemm, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1972}, Adopted; HJ77, p2092
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1972}, MA, VV
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
- July 1, 1999: Enrolled
- July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/16/1999 Chap. 0293