SB 534-FN (2008): eliminating the processing fee on court credit card transactions.

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SB 534-FN (2008)

eliminating the processing fee on court credit card transactions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 53

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2008 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 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 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 53 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
  • April 2, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • March 5, 2008: Hearing; March 5, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/08]; SC10
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 16-1)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/01/08, Chapter 0053

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