HB 686-FN (2008): relative to the regulation of remotely readable devices and the illegal use of payment card scanning devices or reencoders.

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HB 686-FN (2008)

relative to the regulation of remotely readable devices and the illegal use of payment card scanning devices or reencoders.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 15, 2007, March 20, 2007 and March 22, 2007. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on September 13, 2007, September 26, 2007 and October 25, 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 adopted “Recommit (Rep Reardon)” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008” on a division vote 219–7. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2008, March 4, 2008 and March 13, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0687h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1021h), by a vote of 12–2. The committee's amendment (0687h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. The committee's amendment (1021h) was adopted on a division vote 176–153 on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 209–121. 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 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 13, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 26, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 25, 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
  • February 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 4, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 13, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 13, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 15, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Reardon) — voice vote, passed
  • February 13, 2008, House: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008 — yeas 219, nays 7, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 176, nays 153, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: OTP / AM 0687H NT AND 1021H — yeas 209, nays 121, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Referred to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/2007 3:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2007 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/22/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 23, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 13, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/07 3:00 PM LOB 302
  • September 26, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 9/26/07 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 10:00 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)
  • November 16, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 16, 2008: Recommit (Rep Reardon): MA VV
  • February 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing On Proposed Amendment: 2/7/2008 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 13, 2008: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008: MA DIV 219-7 by Required Two-Thirds
  • February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 13, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 13, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0687h NT for Mar 18 Reg (vote 12-2); HC21, PG.1090
  • March 13, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0687h (New Title)
  • March 13, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1021h
  • March 13, 2008: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #1021h
  • March 18, 2008: Majority Committee Amendment #0687h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Minority Committee Amendment #1021h Adopted, DIV 176-153
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0687h NT and #1021h: MA RC 209-121
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV

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