HB 1163 (1990): raising the amount of property damage to be reported in a motor vehicle accident.

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HB 1163 (1990)

raising the amount of property damage to be reported in a motor vehicle accident.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 81

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2. On January 25, 1990 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 30, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On March 27, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 3, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 10, 1990, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gordon (Ches 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB TO: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 6, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104LOB

Votes

  • January 25, 1990, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ7,P235
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 17, 1990: HEARING JAN17 10:00 RM203,LOB TO: TRANSPORTATION
  • January 18, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN25 (VOTE 14-2)
  • January 25, 1990: PASSED VV; HJ21,P671 + 676
  • January 30, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • February 6, 1990: HEARING 2/6/90 10:00 RM 104LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 6, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 6, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 27, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HAYNES MA VV; HJ49,P1542
  • April 3, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1709
  • April 3, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 10, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/10/90 EFF: 01/01/91 CHAP. 0081

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 627 (1994): relative to conduct and reporting after a motor vehicle accident.

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