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

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SB 427 (2018)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2018-1015s), offered by Sen. Bill Gannon, was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 April 4, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 2, 2018 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 161–175. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 4, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 11, 2018, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 161, nays 175, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 20, 2018: Hearing: 02/20/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment #2018-1015s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1015s, RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 11, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/11/2018 01:45 PM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 302
  • April 25, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 2, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2018 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass: MF RC 161-175 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/02/2018

Related Bills

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

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