HB 1152-FN (2008): relative to interpreting statutory deadlines.

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HB 1152-FN (2008)

relative to interpreting statutory deadlines.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 11

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0383h). The committee's amendment (0383h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2008, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 5, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 7, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 25, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0383h NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 2:30 PM LOB 302 (Continued 2/12/08 2:30 PM LOB 302 if Needed)
  • February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0383h NT for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0383h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0383h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0383h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • March 25, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12A
  • March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/06/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0011

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