HB 711-FN (2003): relative to the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.

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HB 711-FN (2003)

relative to the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 129

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 work sessions on March 7, 2003 and March 18, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, 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 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1394). The committee's amendment (1394) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1747) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2003, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 7, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • March 18, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • April 24, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, House: Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Commerce
  • February 5, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 11:30 RM302,LOB
  • February 20, 2003: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules for Feb 21 Hearing, MA 2/3VV
  • February 21, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 21 11:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 7, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 7 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • March 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 18 9:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Holden>
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0889}; HC26, p742-748
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1394}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.17
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1394}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1394}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1747}, Am Adopted
  • May 22, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1747}, Adopted, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2003 Eff: 6/12/2003 Chap: 0129

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