HB 471-FN (2009): relative to willful concealment and fraudulent retail transactions.

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HB 471-FN (2009)

relative to willful concealment and fraudulent retail transactions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 5, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0800h). The committee's amendment (0800h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1530s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 13, 2009. A floor amendment (1630s), offered by Sen. Letourneau, was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1630s (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2100) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 15, 2009, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 5, 2009, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0800h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1630s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1630s (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 8:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/9/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/17/2009 9:45 AM LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 10:15 AM LOB 204 (Continued 3/18&19/09 10:00 AM LOB 204 If Needed)
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0800h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0800h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0800h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0800h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1530s}(New Title) [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1530s} (New Title), AF, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment {1630s}, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1630s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1630s (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2100 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2100 Adopted
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/15/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0209

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