SB 19-FN (1991): establishing penalties and fines for use of blue lights by any person other than a law enforcement officer.
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SB 19-FN (1991)
establishing penalties and fines for use of blue lights by any person other than a law enforcement officer.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 172
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 5, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–6. On April 30, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1991 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1991, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Sen. Nelson (SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Heath (SD3)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Rep. Record (Hills 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB
- April 10, 1991, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
Votes
- February 5, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 1991, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
- January 22, 1991: HEARING JAN22 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
- January 31, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB05
- February 1, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC7,P9-10
- February 5, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; SEN CURRIER FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3, P26-27
- March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ60,P1366
- March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY05
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 10:15 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VA
- April 23, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30 (VOTE 8-6)
- April 26, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC70,P1607
- April 30, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ71,P1627-1628 + 1635
- May 7, 1991: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ22,P295
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
- May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0172