HB 1223 (2010): relative to notice in class action cases under the consumer protection act.
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HB 1223 (2010)
relative to notice in class action cases under the consumer protection act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 137
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2010, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Richardson (D - Merr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Nixon (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Robert H. Rowe (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- May 4, 2010, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 2:00 PM LOB 208
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Necessary)
- February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 3 CC (vote 14-0)
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- May 4, 2010: Hearing: May 4, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC17
- May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19
- May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- May 19, 2010: Enrolled
- June 14, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/14/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0137