HB 267 (2008): relative to certain small loans.

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HB 267 (2008)

relative to certain small loans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 301

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 13, 2007, September 20, 2007, September 27, 2007, October 4, 2007 and October 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 16, 2008 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 126–205. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 207–124. It crossed to the Senate on January 17, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0390) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0601), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on February 14, 2008. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 14–9 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #0390 (Rep Reardon)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1818) was adopted on May 15, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1818) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 301 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 13, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 27, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 4, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 126, nays 205, failed
  • January 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 207, nays 124, passed
  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (0601s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #0390 (Rep Reardon) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 14, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/07 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • September 20, 2007: Title Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • September 20, 2007: Payday Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • September 27, 2007: Title Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/07 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • September 27, 2007: Payday Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/07 12:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 4, 2007: Title Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 4, 2007: Payday Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/07 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 18, 2007: Title Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 18, 2007: Payday Loans Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/07 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007: Continued Executive Session: 11/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 8, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 11/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 16, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 16 (vote 12-6; RC); HC2, PG.136
  • November 16, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 126-205
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA RC 207-124
  • January 17, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC4
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0390} [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.21
  • February 14, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection to after Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{0390}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{0601}(New Title) RC 10Y-13N, AF
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0390} RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 7, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #0390 (Rep Reardon): MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1818}, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1818 Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/02/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0301

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