SB 179 (2011): relative to qualified purchasing alliances.

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SB 179 (2011)

relative to qualified purchasing alliances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 155

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1178s). The committee's amendment (1178s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2011 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2011. The committee held a work session on May 10, 2011. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 18, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2011, making it Chapter 155 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2011, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 28, 2011, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 10, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • May 10, 2011, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • March 30, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1178s — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 15, 2011: Hearing: 3/15/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC13
  • March 24, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1178s, 3/30/11; SC17
  • March 30, 2011: Committee Amendment 1178s, AA, VV
  • March 30, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1178s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 30, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 31, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 28, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/28/2011 11:15 AM LOB 302 ==Work Session May Follow==
  • May 10, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 5/10/2011 11:15 AM LOB 302 Insurance/Consumer Div
  • May 10, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/10/2011 10:00 AM LOB 308 Insurance/Consumer Div
  • May 10, 2011: Executive Session: 5/10/2011 11:30 AM LOB 302 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 1:30 PM)==
  • May 12, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 18 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 18, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 1, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2011; Effective 08/07/2011; Chapter 0155

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