HB 1397 (2020): relative to the referral of debts for collection.

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HB 1397 (2020)

relative to the referral of debts for collection.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 24, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 2, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 24, 2020, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 2, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 302
  • February 24, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/24/2020 09:00 am LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:30 am LOB 302
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Removed from Consent (Rep. Sylvia) 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • September 2, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/02/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/98387930737 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

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