SB 315 (2008): preventing the fraudulent use of the names of financial institutions.
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SB 315 (2008)
preventing the fraudulent use of the names of financial institutions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 121
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0076) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1646) was adopted on April 30, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1646) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)
- Rep. Stephen DeStefano (D - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 10:25 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
- March 27, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0076} — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- January 15, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === January 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC2
- January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:25 a.m.; SC2A
- January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0076} [01/23/08]; SC3, Pg.4-5
- January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{0076}, AA, VV
- January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0076}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
- March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:15 AM LOB 302
- April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 15-0)
- April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1646 Adopted
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1646}, Adopted
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- June 6, 2008: Signed By the Governor On 06/03/08, Eff. Date 06/03/08, Chapter 0121