BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5211: Pyramid promotional schemes
Prohibiting pyramid promotional schemes.
Summary
- A pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute is repealed.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 18, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Karen Keiser (D-33)
- Introduced
- January 18, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Companion bill
- HB 1142
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting pyramid promotional schemes;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)
9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- And refer to Ways & Means.
- LCRD - Majority; do pass.
- Referred to Ways & Means.
- First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.
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