SB 126-FN (2013): relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.

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SB 126-FN (2013)

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

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0874s). The committee's amendment (0874s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-1066s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 21–2 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2013, May 1, 2013, May 7, 2013 and May 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1699h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1553h), by a vote of 15–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1699h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2013, changing the text of the bill. The committee minority's amendment (1553h) was rejected on a division vote 47–319 on May 22, 2013. On May 22, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 338–30. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. An enrolled bill amendment (2027e) was adopted on June 5, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2050e) was adopted on June 5, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2013-2027e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2050e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 25, 2013, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on September 23, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 16, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 25, 2013, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 7, 2013, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 206
  • May 14, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 14, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass as Amended — yeas 21, nays 2, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 47, nays 319, failed
  • May 22, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1699H — yeas 338, nays 30, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1699h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • February 19, 2013: Hearing: 2/19/13, Room 100, SH, 2:10 p.m.; SC8
  • March 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0874s, 3/21/13; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Amendment 0874s, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2013-1066s, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0874s, 1066s, RC 21Y-2N, MA,OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ31, PG.1076
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 1:00 PM LOB 302-304 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 1:15 PM)==
  • April 25, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/25/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2013 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 7, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/7/2013 11:00 AM LOB 206
  • May 14, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/14/2013 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 14, 2013: Executive Session: 5/14/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 16, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1699h for May 22 (Vote 15-2; RC); HC39, PG.1263
  • May 16, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-1699h; HC39, PG.1283-1289
  • May 16, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1553h; HC39, PG.1263
  • May 16, 2013: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #2013-1553h; HC39, PG.1289-1290
  • May 22, 2013: Amendment #1699h: AA VV; HJ43, PG.1472-1479
  • May 22, 2013: Floor Amendment #1553h (Rep Mulholland): AF DIV 47-319; HJ43, PG.1479-1480
  • May 22, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1699h: MA RC 338-30; HJ43, PG.1472-1482
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Moved Concur with House Amendment 1699h; MA, VV
  • June 5, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2027e Adopted; HJ49, PG.1650
  • June 5, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2050e Adopted; HJ49, PG.1653
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2027e AA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2050e AA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 25, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2013; Chapter 0130; Effective 09/23/2013

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