SB 348 (2018): relative to senior-specific certifications or designations for securities broker-dealers.

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SB 348 (2018)

relative to senior-specific certifications or designations for securities broker-dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Banking and Finance
  • Chapter law: 106

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it 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 29, 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 unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 25, 2018, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on July 24, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 29, 2018, 10:00 AM: 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 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/01/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 29, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/29/2018 10:00 AM 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 17-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
  • May 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/2018; Chapter 0106; Effective 07/24/2018

Laws It Would Change

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