SB 334 (2006): authorizing the use of a credit freeze as a means of deterring identity theft.
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SB 334 (2006)
authorizing the use of a credit freeze as a means of deterring identity theft.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 208
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1066). The committee's amendment (1066) was adopted on a voice vote on February 23, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2006. The committee held work sessions on March 23, 2006 and March 29, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1590h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Rep. Deborah Hogancamp (R - Ches 4)
- Rep. Roy Maxfield (R - Merr 6)
- Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM302/LOB
- March 23, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302/LOB
- March 29, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM302/LOB
Votes
- April 26, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 7, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 7, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC1
- February 9, 2006: Hearing; February 9, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00; SC5
- February 16, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1066}[02/23/06]; SC7, Pg.13-17
- February 23, 2006: Committee Amendment{1066}, AA, VV
- February 23, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1066}, Division 22Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
- February 23, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 23, 2006: Introduced and ref Commerce
- March 15, 2006: Public Hearing March 15 10:00 RM302/LOB
- March 23, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 23 10:00 RM302/LOB
- March 29, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 29 10:00 RM302/LOB
- April 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1590h} April 26 (vote 13-0; CC)
- April 26, 2006: Passed with AM {1590h}, MA, VV
- May 11, 2006: Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment{1590}, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/06; Eff. date 01/01/07, Chapter 0208