HB 1439-FN (2014): relative to the attorney general's authority in investigating combinations and monopolies.

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HB 1439-FN (2014)

relative to the attorney general's authority in investigating combinations and monopolies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0343h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0343h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 3, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0343h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 13, 2014: ==Cancelled==Executive Session: 2/13/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0343h (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Finance
  • March 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0343h AA VV
  • March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0343h MA VV
  • April 3, 2014: Hearing: 4/3/14, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0064; Effective 7/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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