HB 531 (2015): establishing a committee to study short-term rentals by homeowners and owners of residential properties.

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HB 531 (2015)

establishing a committee to study short-term rentals by homeowners and owners of residential properties.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2015. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1266s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1266s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 11, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1266s (Rep Hunt)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2015, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 1, 2015, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1266s — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1266s (Rep Hunt) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 19, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/19/2015 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 13-3; CC); HC19, PG. 394
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 1, 2015: Hearing: 4/1/15, Room 100, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 13, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1266s, 4/23/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1266s, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Committee Amendment 1266s, AA, VV
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1266s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 11, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1266s (Rep Hunt): MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/2015; Chapter 197; Effective 7/6/2015

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