HB 1437-FN-A (2002): relative to increasing the staff in the consumer protection and antitrust bureau of the department of justice.

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HB 1437-FN-A (2002)

relative to increasing the staff in the consumer protection and antitrust bureau of the department of justice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 2002 and referred to the House Commerce committee. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules on deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2002 and February 20, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–9, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 16, 2002 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 10:16 a.m.”, on a motion by Sen. Below. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Wheeler Sub Motion of Ought to Pass” on a voice vote 12–11 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2002, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 20, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM209,LOB
  • April 3, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, House: Susp Rules on deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Sen. Wheeler Sub Motion of Ought to Pass — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Substitute motion of ought to pass Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Below — yeas 12, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 2002: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ14, p538
  • January 29, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/29/2002 Report due EARLY on 1/24/2002 <f>
  • January 31, 2002: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules on deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ14, p579
  • February 5, 2002: Hearing Feb 5 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 14 (vote 13-0;Reg)
  • February 14, 2002: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ20, p768
  • February 19, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Feb 19 2:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • February 20, 2002: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Sess Feb 20 9:00 RM209,LOB
  • February 20, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • February 20, 2002: Prop Fin Comm Am{2776}(New Title); HC17, p691
  • March 6, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ25, p961-962 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC20A
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 10, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 10, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC18
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 15y - 9n, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Below Special Order to 10:16 a.m. [04/18/02], Adopted
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate; Special Order to [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.5
  • April 18, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Wheeler Sub Motion of Ought to Pass; RC 12y - 11n, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1470
  • May 3, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2002 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0118

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