HB 638-FN (1999): authorizing a limited license for certain travel agents.

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HB 638-FN (1999)

authorizing a limited license for certain travel agents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ19, p304
  • February 16, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/16/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 2:15 Rm302,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 25, 1999: Passed; HJ33, p675 + 701
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing, 5/4/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/6/99
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ54, p1419
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 7/01/1999 Chap: 0058

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