HB 1660-FN (2006): regulating identity theft.

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HB 1660-FN (2006)

regulating identity theft.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0808h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0808h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2006, changing the text of the bill. 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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1698). The committee's amendment (1698) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2220) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2220) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, RM 302 LOB
  • January 30, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • February 6, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • March 30, 2006, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 10:00 RM 302 LOB
  • January 23, 2006: ===CANCELLED===(STORM) Subcommittee work session Jan 23 10:00 RM302/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: ==Rescheduled== Subcommittee Work Session Jan 30 9:00 RM302/LOB
  • February 6, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 6 10:00 RM302/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0808h} for Feb 15 (vote 18-0;RC)
  • February 15, 2006: Comm AM {0808h}, AA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: Flr AM {0932h} (Rep. Kurk), AA, Div (254-87)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2006: Hearing; March 30, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:40 p.m
  • March 30, 2006: Hearing; March 30, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:20 p.m
  • April 7, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1698} [04/13/06]; SC14A, Pg.4-6
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1698}, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1698}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2006: House Concurred with Senate AM, Reps. Sheila Francoeur & Welch, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2220}, Adopted [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled Bill Am{2220}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 1/1/07 chapter 0242

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