HB 506 (2003): relative to health club membership initiation fees and renewal practices.
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HB 506 (2003)
relative to health club membership initiation fees and renewal practices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 87
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. On February 20, 2003 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 10, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–2, 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 23, 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 87 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 13)
- Rep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 34)
- Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 10, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- April 23, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
Votes
- February 20, 2003, House: Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- January 28, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 1:15 RM302,LOB
- February 20, 2003: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing, MA 2/3VV
- February 21, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 21 1:15 RM302,LOB
- March 10, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 10 11:00 RM302,LOB
- March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 16-2;CC)
- March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0610}(New Title); HC26, p706
- March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
- April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Public Affairs
- April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
- 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: 7/29/2003 Chap: 0087