HB 1538-FN (2018): limiting the liability of successor corporations for asbestos-related claims.

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HB 1538-FN (2018)

limiting the liability of successor corporations for asbestos-related claims.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. On May 3, 2018 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 3, 2018 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1915s ; 2/3 Necessary”. A floor amendment (2018-1915s), offered by Sen. Bill Gannon, was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1915s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 18, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 3, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 8, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment 1915s — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1915s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1915s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 11:30 AM LOB 203
  • January 18, 2018: Executive Session: 01/18/2018 LOB 203
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/07/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 04/12/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Gannon Offered Floor Amendment #2018-1915s ; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment #2018-1915s Non-Germane, 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment #2018-1915s ; 2/3 Necessary, MA; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Feltes Objected to the Suspension of Senate Rule 3-17; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Feltes Withdraws his objection to Senate Rule 3-17; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment #2018-1915s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1915s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1915s (Rep. Steven Smith): MA VV 05/10/2018

Related Bills

  • SB 427 (2018): limiting the liability of successor corporations for asbestos-related claims.

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