SB 203-FN-A (2012): relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.

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SB 203-FN-A (2012)

relative to limited liability companies and relative to meetings of a certain legislative study commission by open blogging.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Business and Industry
  • Chapter law: 232

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1214s). The committee's amendment (1214s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1411s). The committee's amendment (1411s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 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 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1708h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 25, 2012. The committee's amendment (1708h) was adopted on a roll call 273–47 on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 304–18. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2012-1811h). The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2080h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2012. The committee's amendment (2080h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2300h) was rejected on a roll call 125–159 on May 17, 2012. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 172–106. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1708h, #2080h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2492e) was adopted on June 6, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2492e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 18, 2012, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 10, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2012, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 8, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1411s — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: AM 1708H — yeas 273, nays 47, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: OTP/AM 1708H — yeas 304, nays 18, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: FLAM 2300H(NT) (REP SORG) — yeas 125, nays 159, failed
  • May 17, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2080H(NT) — yeas 172, nays 106, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1708h, #2080h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 17, 2012: Hearing: 1/17/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC3
  • March 14, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1214s, 3/21/12; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1214s; AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1214s, RC 24Y-0N, MA, Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1411s, 3/28/12; SC12
  • March 28, 2012: Committee Amendment 1411s; AA, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1411s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 2:30 PM LOB 302 ==Banking/Business Div==
  • April 17, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/17/2012 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2012: Executive Session: 4/17/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1708h for April 25 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 18, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1708h
  • April 25, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Hoell)
  • April 25, 2012: Amendment #1708h Adopted, RC 273-47
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1708h: MA RC 304-18
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 3, 2012: Public Hearing on Non-Germane AM #2012-1811h(NT): 5/3/2012 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2080h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 9, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-2080h (New Title)
  • May 15, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Giuda)
  • May 17, 2012: Special Order to Next Order of Business: Without Objection
  • May 17, 2012: Amendment #2080h(NT): AA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2300h(NT) (Rep Sorg): AF RC 125-159
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2080h(NT): MA RC 172-106
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1708h, #2080h; MA, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2492e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2492e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/12; Chapter 0232I. Section 1-11 Effective 01/01/13 II. Section 14 Effective 12/01/12 III. Remainder Effective 06/18/12

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