SB 51 (2013): relative to the definition of "professional service."

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SB 51 (2013)

relative to the definition of "professional service."

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 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 9, 2013. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2013 and May 1, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1479h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1479h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 9, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 25, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1479h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1479h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • January 29, 2013: Hearing: 1/29/13, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC6
  • January 31, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/14/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC8
  • February 14, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 9, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/9/2013 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 25, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/25/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2013 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013: Executive Session: 5/1/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 2, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1479h for May 8 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC36, PG.1195-1196
  • May 2, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1479h; HC36, PG.1214
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1479h: AA VV; HJ41, PG.1387-1388
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1479h: MA VV; HJ41, PG.1387-1388
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1479h; MA, VV

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