SB 75 (2016): relative to unfair trade practices targeting veterans.

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SB 75 (2016)

relative to unfair trade practices targeting veterans.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Senate committee: Commerce
Subject: Business and Industry

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 12, 2015 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Ought to Pass” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 12, 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 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2015. The committee held work sessions on May 7, 2015 and May 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 19, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 27, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 by a vote of 13–4. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 213–141. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 1.

Hearings and Sessions

March 3, 2015, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
April 2, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
May 7, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
May 12, 2015, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
May 19, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
October 27, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
October 27, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
October 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 12, 2015, Senate: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
January 6, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 213, nays 141, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
February 17, 2015: Hearing:===CANCELLED=== 2/17/15, Room 100, SH, 1:20 p.m.; SC8
March 3, 2015: Hearing: 3/3/15, Room 100, SH, 1:20 p.m.; SC11
March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/12/15; SC12
March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 12, 2015: The Chair Recinded OT3rdg
March 12, 2015: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration on Ought to Pass, MA, VV
March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass : RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
April 2, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/2/2015 11:00 AM LOB 302
May 7, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/7/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
May 12, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/12/2015 10:30 AM LOB 302
May 19, 2015: Executive Session: 5/19/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
May 19, 2015: Retained in Committee
October 27, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/27/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
October 27, 2015: Executive Session: 10/27/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
November 12, 2015: Committee report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 6 (Vote 13-4; RC)
January 6, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 213-141 01/06/2016
October 19, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/19/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
October 26, 2016: Executive Session: 10/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-1)

Laws It Would Change

RSA 358-A:2