HB 277-FN (1989): to prohibit after market tinting on windshields and on certain windows of motor vehicles.
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HB 277-FN (1989)
to prohibit after market tinting on windshields and on certain windows of motor vehicles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 160
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On March 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.
Sponsors
- Rep. Flanders (Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 18, 1989, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104
Votes
- March 23, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/06/89
- February 14, 1989: HEARING 02/14/89 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORT
- March 17, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR3/23 VOTE (15-0); PROP COMM AM, HC52, P1546
- March 23, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ56, P1742-43 + 1750
- March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- April 18, 1989: HEARING 4/18/89 9:45 RM 104 FOR:TRANSPORTATION
- April 18, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
- April 20, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- May 2, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 160