SB 153 (2009): relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

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SB 153 (2009)

relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 20

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1208s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 22–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 9, 2009 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1512h). On May 6, 2009 the House adopted “Rules Suspension (Reps Wallner & Packard)” on a roll call 316–45. The committee's amendment (1512h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 295–66. On May 6, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment (1512h)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1541) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 6, 2009, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 24, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • May 5, 2009: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302 Immediately Following the Public Hearing
  • May 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • May 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 22, nays 0, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: SUSPEND THE RULES (REPS WALLNER & PACKARD) — yeas 316, nays 45, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: OTP / AM 1512H — yeas 295, nays 66, passed
  • May 6, 2009, Senate: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment (1512h) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 24, 2009: Hearing; March 24, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1208s} [04/08/09]; SC18, Pgs.19-26
  • April 8, 2009: Committee Amendment {1208s} AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1208s} RC 22Y - 0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 28, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 4/28/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 5/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302-304
  • May 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2009 LOB 302 Immediately Following the Public Hearing
  • May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1512h for May 6 RC (vote 15-0); HC 34A, PG.1-2
  • May 5, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1512h; HC 34A, PG.1-2
  • May 6, 2009: Rules Suspension (Reps Wallner & Packard): MA RC 316-45 By Necessary Two-Thirds
  • May 6, 2009: Amendment #1512h Adopted, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1512h: MA RC 295-66
  • May 6, 2009: Sen. Hassan Concurs with House Amendment (1512h), MA, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1541 Adopted
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1541 Adopted
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 05/06/2009; Chapter 0020
  • May 7, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 5/7/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302

Laws It Would Change

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