HB 1631-FN (2014): relative to debt collection and small claims.

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HB 1631-FN (2014)

relative to debt collection and small claims.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 186

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, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0428h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0428h) 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1404s). The committee's amendment (1404s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2014 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1404s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2014, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014, 10:15 AM: hearing, SH 100

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0428h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1404s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1404s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 2:00 PM 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 #2014-0428h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/14 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0428h AA VV
  • March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0428h MA VV
  • April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1404s, 4/24/14; SC15
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Amendment 1404s, AA, VV
  • April 24, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1404s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 7, 2014: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1404s (Rep. Marjorie Smith) MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2014; Chapter 0186, Section 5 Effective 7/1/2015; Remainder Effective 1/1/2015

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