HB 218 (2003): relative to the definition of beneficially interested person.

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HB 218 (2003)

relative to the definition of beneficially interested person.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 82

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2003. 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, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2003, making it Chapter 82 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ8, p111
  • January 13, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/13/2003
  • January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 17, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 25, 2003: Passed
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Banks
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC19
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0082

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