2001 House Bill 4250

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Mike Kowall (R-44)

To require telemarketers to make detailed and specific disclosures about the terms of their offer, prohibit certain deceptive practices, and place certain restrictions on their taking card charges, with violations punishable by up to six months in jail. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of HB 4042, HB 4154, HB 4250, HB 4631, and HB 4632.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 13, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 14, 2001

Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2001

To require telemarketers to make detailed and specific disclosures about the terms of their offer, prohibit certain deceptive practices, and place certain restrictions on their taking card charges, with violations punishable by up to six months in jail. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of HB 4042, HB 4154, HB 4250, HB 4631, and HB 4632.

Dec. 11, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute removes the possible jail sentence for violation.

The substitute passed by voice vote