SB 56-FN (1989): relative to the disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations of municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations.
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SB 56-FN (1989)
relative to the disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations of municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 410
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–3. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. On May 4, 1989 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. Kidder. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 24, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1989, making it Chapter 410 of the session laws. It took effect on January 2, 1990.
Sponsors
- Sen. Preston (SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gage (Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212LOB
- April 19, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- May 5, 1989, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH
Votes
- May 4, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- January 18, 1989: HEARING 1/18/89 1:30 RM 212LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
- February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- April 19, 1989: HEARING 4/19/89 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/4 VOTE (14-3)
- May 4, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM & REF TO APPROP VV; HJ81, P2514-2516
- May 4, 1989: REP KIDDER SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3 VV; HJ81, P2531
- May 5, 1989: HEARING 5/5/89 9:15 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/9 VOTE (17-0 cc)
- May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ83, P2575 + 2602
- May 16, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 24, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ97,P2828
- May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 472
- June 5, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/5/89 EFF: 1/2/90* CHAP: 410