HB 1227-FN (2006): relative to late fees and reinstatement fees paid by business entities.

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HB 1227-FN (2006)

relative to late fees and reinstatement fees paid by business entities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 81

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 2006, January 25, 2006, January 31, 2006 and February 7, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0755h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • January 18, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • January 25, 2006, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • January 31, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • February 7, 2006, 8:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 10:00 RM302/LOB
  • January 18, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 18 9:00 RM302/LOB
  • January 25, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 25 3:30 RM302/LOB
  • January 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 31 9:00 RM302/LOB
  • February 7, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 7 8:45 RM302/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0755h} for Feb 15 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0755h}, MA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Ways & Means
  • March 7, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 21, (vote 17-1; CC)
  • March 21, 2006: OTP, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 100, State House, 11:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/5/06, Eff. date 5/5/06, Chapter 0081

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