HB 1591-FN (2008): relative to vehicles traded to automobile dealers.

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HB 1591-FN (2008)

relative to vehicles traded to automobile dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 83

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0237h). The committee's amendment (0237h) 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 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 8, 2008, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0237h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0237h for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-1)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0237h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0237h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0237h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:40 a.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0083

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