SB 207 (2004): relative to exemptions from the consumer protection act and the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.

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SB 207 (2004)

relative to exemptions from the consumer protection act and the regulation of retail installment sales of motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on November 12, 2003 and November 20, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2572). The committee's amendment (2572) was adopted on a roll call 17–5 on January 7, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On January 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0080), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0092), offered by Sen. Sapareto, was rejected on January 29, 2004. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. 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 April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Flanders. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, SH 103
  • March 30, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the committee amendment (2572s) Sen. Below/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
  • January 7, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Banks
  • February 18, 2003: Hearing; February 18, 2003, Room 103, SH, 2:30 p.m.; SC9
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
  • November 12, 2003: Meeting; November 12, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • November 20, 2003: Meeting; November 20, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • January 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2572}, [01/07/04]; SC1, Pg.9
  • January 7, 2004: Committee Amendment{2572), RC 17Y-5N, AA
  • January 7, 2004: Sen. Below Floor Amendment(0023},[Not Voted On]
  • January 7, 2004: Sen. Clegg Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • January 29, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • January 29, 2004: Sen. Below Floor Amendment(0023}, [Withdrawn]
  • January 29, 2004: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{0080}, AA, VV
  • January 29, 2004: Sen. Sapareto Floor Amendment{0092}, Division 7Y-14N, AF
  • January 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{2572},{0080}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • March 31, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 31, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0907}(New Title)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Flanders Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 07/23/04; Chapter 0141

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