HB 259 (2003): relative to the regulation of gift certificates under the consumer protection act and establishing a study committee relative to the regulation of gift certificates.

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HB 259 (2003)

relative to the regulation of gift certificates under the consumer protection act and establishing a study committee relative to the regulation of gift certificates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 2003 and February 13, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2003. 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 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1876), offered by Sen. Morse, was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 13, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • March 10, 2003, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • April 16, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ8, p113
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Continued Hearing Feb 13 2:30 RM302,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • March 10, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 10 10:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0725}; HC26, p687
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ29-pt 1, p821-822 + pt 2, p965
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 16, 2003: Hearing; April 16, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/29/03]; SC24
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Morse Floor Amendment{1876}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1876}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 6/30/2003* Chap: 0193
  • June 30, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs 1 & 2 eff. 1/1/2004

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