2003 House Bill 5349

Introduced in the House

Dec. 3, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Julie Dennis (D-92)

To exempt sign manufacturers from the state licensure requirement which is imposed on those who perform the installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 24, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 1, 2004

Amendment offered

To change references in the bill to the Department of Consumer and Industry Services to the new Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Julie Dennis (D-92)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

Consideration postponed

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform