2013-2014 Session
Change SessionH.299 (Act 44)
An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
- Sponsor(s)
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- Rep. William Botzow II
- Additional Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Marcotte
- Last Recorded Action
- House 5/15/2013 - Signed by Governor on 5/22/13
Bill/Resolution Text
- Other Text
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An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Detailed Status
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Roll Call History
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Committee Meetings
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Meeting Full List
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 2:15 PM
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Thursday, February 28, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:15 AM
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Committee discussion and possible vote
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
Thursday, March 14, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Friday, March 15, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 15 Min. after Adj.
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Committee discussion; voted out
Krystil Smith, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
Friday, April 26, 2013
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Friday, May 3, 2013
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 8:30 AM
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 9, 2013
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 9:00 AM
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H.299 - An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Senate amendment - committee vote on amendment
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
No committee documents found for H.299 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.
An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Witnesses Who Testified
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
- Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- Krystil Smith, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
- Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Wendy Morgan, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
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No fiscal documents found for H.299 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference members found for H.299 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.
An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Committee of Conference Meetings
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.299 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference report found for H.299 in the 2013 - 2014 Legislative Session.
Act
- Signed into law 5/22/2013
- As Enacted (ACT 44)
An act relating to amending consumer protection provisions for propane refunds, unsolicited demands for payment, bad faith assertions of patent infringement and failure to comply with civil investigations
Statutes Affected
2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
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| 9 V.S.A. § 2460. Civil investigation |
| 9 V.S.A. § 2461b. Regulation of propane |
| 9 V.S.A. § 2461e. Requirements for guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4195. Legislative findings and statement of purpose |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4196. Definitions |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4197. Bad faith assertions of patent infringement |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4198. Bond |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4199. Enforcement; remedies; damages |
| 9 V.S.A. § 4402. Solicitation in the guise of a bill, invoice, or statement of account |
