HB 473 (2017): relative to the sale of gift certificates.

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HB 473 (2017)

relative to the sale of gift certificates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 105

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 25, 2017. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 2017 and February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0310h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0310h) 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 May 2, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2017, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 1, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 7, 2017, 10:00 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
  • May 2, 2017, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0310h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 09:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 7, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0310h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0310h : AA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0310h: MA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Commerce
  • May 2, 2017: Hearing: 05/02/2017, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 11, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/18/2017)
  • May 18, 2017: Enrolled 05/18/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2017; Chapter 105; Eff. 1/1/2018

Laws It Would Change

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