SB 316 (2018): relative to the regulation of online auctions.

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SB 316 (2018)

relative to the regulation of online auctions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 116

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0507s). The committee's amendment (2018-0507s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 192–137. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2018, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • March 28, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2018, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0507s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 192, nays 137, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 102, LOB, 02:15 pm
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0507s , 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0507s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0507s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 02:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 3, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/03/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 10, 2018: Executive Session: 04/10/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/19/2018 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA RC 192-137 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
  • May 29, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/29/2018; Chapter 0116; Effective 07/28/2018

Laws It Would Change

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