HB 103-FN (1989): relative to motor vehicle laws.

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HB 103-FN (1989)

relative to motor vehicle laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 305

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On March 22, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 244–100. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment () was adopted on May 4, 1989, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate adopted “Reconsider”. On May 9, 1989 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 305 of the session laws. It took effect on May 29, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gordon (Ches 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Haynes (Rock 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
  • May 2, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104

Votes

  • March 22, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 244, nays 100, passed
  • May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 22, 1989: HEARING 02/22/89 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORT
  • March 16, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/22 VOTE(17-0cc); PROP COMM AM, HC50,P1442-44
  • March 22, 1989: REP PANTELAKOS REMOVED; COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM & REF TO APPROP VV; HJ54A, P1669-71
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 03/28/89 01:30 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • April 7, 1989: PROP APPROP AM, HC65, P1943-1944
  • April 7, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 4/13 VOTE (17-0cc)
  • April 13, 1989: REP B. HALL REMOVED; APPROP AM, AA RC(241-103); PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM DIV(244-100); HJ70, P2132-2136 + 2149
  • April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • May 2, 1989: HEARING 5/2/89 9:00 RM 104 FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • May 4, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
  • May 4, 1989: FLOOR AMEND INTRO/ADOPTED
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • May 9, 1989: MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION MOTION ADOPTED
  • May 9, 1989: REFERRED TO FINANCE (RULE 24)
  • May 9, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GORDON MA VV; HJ89, P2696
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 5/29/89* CHAP: 305

Laws It Would Change

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