SB 475 (2008): relative to the definition of advance fees in the real estate practice act.
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SB 475 (2008)
relative to the definition of advance fees in the real estate practice act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 130
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Rep. Carolyn Brown (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 3)
- Rep. Angeline Kopka (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- April 1, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- April 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- March 6, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 20, 2008: Hearing; February 20, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
- February 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/06/08]; SC8
- March 6, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 6, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Commerce
- April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
- April 29, 2008: Executive Session: 4/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
- April 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 CC (vote 18-0)
- May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- June 6, 2008: Signed By the Governor On 06/03/08, Eff. Date 08/02/08, Chapter 0130