HB 353-FN (2017): relative to the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee.

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HB 353-FN (2017)

relative to the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Senate committee: Commerce
Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2017. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 2017, February 1, 2017 and February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0533h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0533h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1700s). On May 18, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 353-FN to the end of the calendar, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2017-1700s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2017, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2017-1874s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a roll call 14–8 on May 18, 2017, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2017-1869s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was rejected on a roll call 8–14 on May 18, 2017. On May 18, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2010s). On May 31, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On June 8, 2017 the Senate adopted “suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 353-FN; 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On June 8, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee's amendment (2017-2010s) was rejected on a voice vote on June 8, 2017. A floor amendment (2017-2163s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Hearings and Sessions

January 18, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
January 25, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 1, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 7, 2017, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 14, 2017, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 14, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 21, 2017, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
February 21, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
April 25, 2017, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0533h — voice vote, passed
May 18, 2017, Senate: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment 1874s — yeas 14, nays 8, passed
May 18, 2017, Senate: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment 1869s — yeas 8, nays 14, failed
May 18, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1700s, and 2017-1874s — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2017, Senate: suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 353-FN; 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2163s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
January 25, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/25/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
February 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
February 7, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
February 14, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:30 PM LOB 302
February 21, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2017 10:30 AM LOB 302
February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 01:30 PM LOB 302
March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0533h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 17-3; RC)
March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0533h : AA VV 03/08/2017
March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0533h: MA VV 03/08/2017
March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Commerce
April 25, 2017: Hearing: 04/25/2017, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
May 18, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1700s , 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Special Order HB 353-FN to the end of the calendar, Without Objection, MA; 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1700s , AA, VV; 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2017-1874s , RC 14Y-8N, AA; 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2017-1869s , RC 8Y-14N, AF; 05/18/2017
May 18, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1700s, and 2017-1874s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/18/2017
May 31, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2010s , 05/31/2017
May 31, 2017: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/31/2017
June 1, 2017: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2017-2010s ; 05/31/2017
June 8, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of HB 353-FN; 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
June 8, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
June 8, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-2010s , AF, VV; 06/08/2017
June 8, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-2163s , AA, VV; 06/08/2017
June 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2163s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/08/2017
June 8, 2017: House refused to accept HB 353-FN as amended; 06/08/2017

Laws It Would Change

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