HB 816 (2003): making technical corrections to the securities laws.

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HB 816 (2003)

making technical corrections to the securities laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 156

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 14, 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 Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1932) 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 17, 2003, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 14, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • April 22, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 7, 2003: Hearing Mar 7 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 14, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 2:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0771}; HC26, p765-766
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Banks
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC19
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1932}, Adopted, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled Am{1932}, Am Adopted
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 8/16/2003 Chap: 0156

Laws It Would Change

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