HB 534 (2014): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of sponsorship agreements including naming rights for certain structures.

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HB 534 (2014)

establishing a commission to study the feasibility of sponsorship agreements including naming rights for certain structures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 255

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on September 4, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on September 18, 2013 and September 24, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2243h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2243h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1088s). The committee's amendment (1088s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 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 #0050s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Campbell. 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 22, 2014, making it Chapter 255 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 26, 2013, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • September 4, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • September 18, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • September 24, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • October 23, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 18, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2243h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1088s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #0050s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 11:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 26, 2013: Executive Session: 2/26/2013 11:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 26, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • September 4, 2013: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 9/4/2013 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • September 18, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/2013 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • September 24, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2013 9:30 AM LOB 201
  • October 23, 2013: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 10/23/2013 11:00 AM LOB 201
  • November 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2243h for Jan 8 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2243h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2243h(NT): MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 18, 2014: Hearing: 3/18/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC10
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1088s, 4/17/14; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Amendment 1088s, AA, VV
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1088s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 7, 2014: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #0050s (Rep. Campbell) MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/22/2014; Chapter 0255; Section 2 Effective Date 11/1/2014; Remainder Effective 7/22/2014

Laws It Would Change

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