SB 461 (2004): relative to the regulation of gift certificates under the consumer protection act.
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SB 461 (2004)
relative to the regulation of gift certificates under the consumer protection act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 228
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. A floor amendment (0869), offered by Sen. Roberge, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. 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 228 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Rep. Lawrence Guay (R - Coos 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
- April 13, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- April 20, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- May 17, 2004, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 105-A
Votes
- March 17, 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, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC3
- March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
- March 17, 2004: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{0869}, AA, VV
- March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0869}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- April 13, 2004: Hearing Apr 13 10:00 RM302,LOB
- April 13, 2004: (Subcom: Reps Spiess, Stepanek & Kopka)
- April 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 20 1:00 RM302,LOB
- April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 15-0;CC)
- April 20, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1265}
- 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 Roberge, Morse, Larsen
- May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Hunt MA VV
- May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Hunt, Stepanek, Spiess & Kopka)
- May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m
- May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am)
- May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
- May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1641}, 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 0228