SB 246-FN (2017): relative to credit union branching authority.
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SB 246-FN (2017)
relative to credit union branching authority.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Banking and Finance
- Chapter law: 7
The Story
It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 23, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 31, 2017, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on March 31, 2017.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
- March 7, 2017, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 9, 2017: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, during lunch recess from House session LOB 302
Votes
- February 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Commerce
- February 14, 2017: Hearing: 02/14/2017, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/23/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 23, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/23/2017
- March 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/07/2017 11:15 AM LOB 302
- March 9, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/09/2017 09:30 AM LOB 302
- March 9, 2017: Executive Session: 03/09/2017 during lunch recess from House session LOB 302
- March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/23/2017 (Vote 12-2; RC)
- March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 03/23/2017)
- March 23, 2017: Enrolled 03/23/2017
- March 31, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 03/31/2017; Chapter 0007; Effective 03/31/2017