SB 161 (2013): relative to electronic funds transfers.

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SB 161 (2013)

relative to electronic funds transfers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Banking and Finance
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 met in executive session on April 18, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1422e) was adopted on April 24, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-1422e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2013, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on September 10, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2013, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 16, 2013, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2013, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 5, 2013: Hearing: 3/5/13, Room 101, LOB, 1:40 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/14/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ31, PG.1075
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 10:45 AM LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2013: Executive Session: 4/18/2013 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • April 18, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 24 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC33, PG.1092
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ38, PG.1240
  • April 24, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1422e Adopted; HJ38, PG.1257
  • May 2, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-1422e Adopted
  • May 8, 2013: Enrolled; HJ41, PG.1424
  • May 9, 2013: Enrolled (05/02/13)
  • July 12, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2013; Chapter 0223; Effective 09/10/2013

Laws It Would Change

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