HB 1438-FN-A (2002): relative to registration of health clubs.

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HB 1438-FN-A (2002)

relative to registration of health clubs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 2002 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, 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 Ways and Means 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 voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (3622) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2002, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • February 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • April 3, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 2002: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ14, p538
  • January 29, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/29/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 12, 2002: Hearing Feb 12 11:00 RM202,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 10:30 RM202,LOB <Rep V Clark>
  • February 22, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2778}(New Title); HC17, p691
  • March 6, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ25, p975 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; April 3, 2002, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC20
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3622}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3622}, Adopted; HJ40, p1466
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 9, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/9/2002 Eff: 7/1/2002 Chap: 0134

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