HB 176-FN (1989): requiring certificates of title for vehicles owned by the state and political subdivisions.

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HB 176-FN (1989)

requiring certificates of title for vehicles owned by the state and political subdivisions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1989, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 23, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/23/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • February 2, 1989: HEARING 02/02/89 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 2, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/9 VOTE (14-0cc)
  • March 2, 1989: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC37, P863
  • March 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ42, P1070 + 1119
  • March 13, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 3/28/89 9:45 RM 104 FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • March 28, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 30, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 6, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ63 ,P1897
  • April 11, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 19, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/19/89 EFF: 6/18/89 CHAP: 54

Laws It Would Change

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