SB 152-FN (2001): relative to the regulation of business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

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SB 152-FN (2001)

relative to the regulation of business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0938). On April 19, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1116). On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1776) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 11, 2001, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2001, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • May 23, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • March 20, 2001: Hearing; March 20, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC11
  • April 17, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0938}, 04/19/01; SC19, Pg.10-11
  • April 19, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0938}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ47, p1419
  • May 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1116}, [05/09/01]; SC22-A, Pg.32
  • May 9, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1116}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/16/2001
  • May 23, 2001: Hearing May 23 1:30 RM302,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: Maj Report OTP for June 7 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • June 7, 2001: Passed; HJ54, p1619 + 1661
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am {1776} Adopted VV; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1776}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/01 Eff: 1/01/2002 Chap: 0209

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