HB 158 (1991): relative to highway safety for riders and drivers of animals.

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HB 158 (1991)

relative to highway safety for riders and drivers of animals.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 1991 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Benton (Rock 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 27, 1991, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 1991, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ11,P87
  • January 17, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN21 DUE ON FEB25
  • January 29, 1991: HEARING JAN29 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 20, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-0)
  • February 27, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC29,P450-451
  • March 5, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P721-722 + 723
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 09:45 RM104,LOB FOR TRANSPORTATION
  • May 6, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY07
  • May 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC31,P8-9
  • May 7, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; SEN ROBERGE FL AM (NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ22,P302-303 + 304
  • May 21, 1991: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM, REP HAYNES MA VV; HJ82,P1894

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