SB 135 (2003): relative to hotelkeeper or innkeeper liability for personal child care services.
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SB 135 (2003)
relative to hotelkeeper or innkeeper liability for personal child care services.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 162
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0566), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2003 and May 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 162 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD2)
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Herbert Richardson (D - Coos 2)
- Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2003, 2:05 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
- April 8, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- April 29, 2003, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
- May 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB <Rep Holden>
Votes
- March 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
- February 18, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 18, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC9
- February 20, 2003: Hearing; February 20, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 2:05 p.m.; SC10A
- February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/06/03]; SC12
- March 6, 2003: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{0566}, AA, VV
- March 6, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0566}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 6, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ24, p629
- April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 1:15 RM302,LOB
- April 22, 2003: (Subcom: Reps Holden, D Flanders, Scamman & Kopka)
- April 29, 2003: Subcom work session Apr 29 9:15 Rm302,LOB
- May 6, 2003: Subcom work session May 6 10:00 Rm302,LOB <Rep Holden>
- May 7, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 14-0;CC)
- May 7, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1465}(New Title)
- May 15, 2003: Passed with Am
- May 29, 2003: Sen. Flanders Concur with House Amendment{1465}, (New Title), MA, VV
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0162