HB 644-FN (2015): relative to regulation of small loans, title loans, and payday loans.

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HB 644-FN (2015)

relative to regulation of small loans, title loans, and payday loans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Banking and Finance
  • Chapter law: 73

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 17, 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 unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0680h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0680h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 7, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2015, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:45 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 7, 2015, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0680h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:45 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 with Amendment #2015-0680h for Mar 11 (Vote 16-0; CC); HC19, PG. 394
  • March 11, 2015: Amendment #0680h: AA VV
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0680h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 100, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC16
  • April 13, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 14, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/14/2015)
  • June 2, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/2/2015; Chapter 73; Effective Date 1/1/2016

Laws It Would Change

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