HB 227 (2007): relative to identity theft.

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HB 227 (2007)

relative to identity theft.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 78

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0127h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1450) was adopted on a voice vote on May 10, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 16, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1450, Rep W. Knowles” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 17, 2007, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0127h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1450} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1450, Rep W. Knowles — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2007 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for March 6 {Vote: 14-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0127h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0127h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0127h: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC16
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1450} [05/10/07]; SC19, Pg.8-9
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Amendment{1450}, AA, VV
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1450}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1450, Rep W. Knowles, MA VV
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0078

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