SB 354-FN (1990): relative to temporary emergency motor vehicle registration and the place of business of wholesale motor vehicle dealers.

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SB 354-FN (1990)

relative to temporary emergency motor vehicle registration and the place of business of wholesale motor vehicle dealers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment () was adopted on January 18, 1990, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on January 25, 1990 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 3, 1990 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on April 12, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1990, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Sen. King (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1990, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104,LOB
  • March 8, 1990, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 9, 1990: HEARING 1/09/90 8:30 RM 104,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • January 18, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • January 18, 1990: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED SJ:4, P: 49
  • January 18, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • January 25, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ21,P617
  • January 25, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/25/90 DUE ON 03/22/90
  • March 8, 1990: HEARING MAR08 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 20, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR27 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 26, 1990: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC45,P1431-1432
  • March 27, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ49,P1526-1527 + 1544
  • April 3, 1990: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
  • April 12, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 12, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1758
  • April 19, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/19/90 EFF: 6/18/90 CHAP. 0154

Laws It Would Change

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