HB 536 (2007): relative to the regulation of martial arts schools.
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HB 536 (2007)
relative to the regulation of martial arts schools.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 281
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2130) was adopted on June 7, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2130) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- May 22, 2007, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 10:30 AM LOB 302
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
- March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 15-2; CC)
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:50 a.m.; SC18
- May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2130} Adopted
- June 13, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2130} Adopted
- June 13, 2007: Enrolled
- June 14, 2007: Enrolled
- July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; Eff. Date 07/01/07; Chapter 0281