SB 223-FN (2015): relative to name availability for business organizations.

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SB 223-FN (2015)

relative to name availability for business organizations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 5, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2015 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee held a work session on April 28, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 314–35. 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 188 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 7, 2015, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 28, 2015, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 5, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 314, nays 35, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • February 17, 2015: Hearing: 2/17/15, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC9
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/5/15; SC11
  • March 5, 2015: Ought to Pass: RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 28, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/28/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jun 3 (Vote 15-4; RC)
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA DV 314-35
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 07/06/2015; Chapter 0188; Effective 01/01/2016

Laws It Would Change

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