SB 180 (1989): relative to abandoned vehicles.
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SB 180 (1989)
relative to abandoned vehicles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 253
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 1989, making it Chapter 253 of the session laws. It took effect on July 25, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
- Sen. Torr (SD21)
- Sen. Dupont (SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104LOB
- April 5, 1989, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- January 31, 1989: HEARING 1/31/89 10:00 RM 104LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
- February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- April 5, 1989: HEARING 4/5/89 1:15 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/4 VOTE (16-0 cc)
- May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ81, P2495-2497 + 2533
- May 11, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
- May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 26, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/26/89 EFF: 7/25/89 CHAP: 253