SB 44 (2005): establishing a study committee on student credit card debt and regulation of credit card solicitation on college campuses.

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SB 44 (2005)

establishing a study committee on student credit card debt and regulation of credit card solicitation on college campuses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Banks and Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Banks and Insurance committee. The committee held public hearings on January 18, 2005 and January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0078). The committee's amendment (0078) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 3, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 9, 2005 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2005. The committee held work sessions on April 21, 2005 and April 27, 2005. The committee voted 13–5 to recommend that the House kill it. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 11:05 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102
  • January 25, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Banks and Insurance, LOB 102
  • March 17, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 21, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 27, 2005, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Banks and Insurance
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing; January 18, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 11:05 a.m.; SC3
  • January 25, 2005: Hearing; RECONVENED === Hearing: January 25, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC4
  • January 27, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0078} [02/03/05]; SC5, Pg.4
  • February 3, 2005: Committee Amendment{0078}, AA, VV
  • February 3, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0078}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 3, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 9, 2005: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 17, 2005: Hearing Mar 17 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 12, 2005: (Subcom: Reps Headd, Pelkey & Egbers)
  • April 21, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 21 9:30 RM302,LOB
  • April 27, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 27 9:45 RM302,LOB
  • May 24, 2005: Comm Report ITL for June 1 (vote 13-5;Reg)
  • June 1, 2005: ITL MA VV

Related Bills

  • HB 1364 (2000): establishing a study committee on student credit card debt and regulation of credit card solicitation on college campuses.

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