SB 3-FN (1989): relative to child passenger restraints in motor vehicles.

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SB 3-FN (1989)

relative to child passenger restraints in motor vehicles.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 11, 1989 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hough (SD5) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. McLane (SD16)
  • Sen. Krasker (SD24)
  • Rep. Chambers (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Robinson (Hills 12)
  • Rep. Arnesen (Graf 7)
  • Rep. Donovan (Hills 26)
  • Rep. Pappas (Hills 37)
  • Rep. Hill (Merr 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104LOB
  • April 4, 1989, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • May 4, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 11, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 25, 1989: HEARING 1/25/89 9:30 RM 104LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, YOUTH &JJ
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 1:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD, YOUTH & JJ
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 5/4 VOTE (14-0;CC)
  • May 4, 1989: REP DONOVAN REMOVED; ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ81, P2529

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 45 (1989): to increase the age limit relative to the motor vehicle child restraint requirement.

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