SB 459 (2004): making certain changes to the real estate practice act.

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SB 459 (2004)

making certain changes to the real estate practice act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0410). The committee's amendment (0410) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 19, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 2004 and April 1, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 227 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2004, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • March 16, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 100, State House
  • March 30, 2004, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 1, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • February 11, 2004: Hearing; February 11, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC3
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0410} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.10
  • February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0410}, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Sen. Green Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Sen. Green Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0410}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 16, 2004: Hearing Mar 16 11:30 RM 100, State House
  • March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 10:30 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 1, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 1 11:00 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 22, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 16-1;CC)
  • April 22, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0981}
  • April 29, 2004: Passed with Am
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Roberge Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Gallus, Roberge, Peterson
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep O'Neil MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: P LaFlamme, Fitzgerald, C Robertson & F Sullivan)
  • May 14, 2004: Committee of Comference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • May 17, 2004: House Conferee Changes: Rep Hamel replaces C Robertson
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1657}) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1657}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 08/10/04; Chapter 0227
  • June 15, 2004: Section 7, Eff. 01/01/05; Chapter 0227

Laws It Would Change

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