HB 689-FN (1992): relative to implied consent and administrative motor vehicle license suspension.

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HB 689-FN (1992)

relative to implied consent and administrative motor vehicle license suspension.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 258

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held work sessions on September 5, 1991, October 9, 1991 and October 16, 1991. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–2. On January 9, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/14/1992”. On January 14, 1992 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. On March 5, 1992 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vincent. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 21, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1992 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1992 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 29, 1992 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 6, 1992 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 6, 1992 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 7, 1992. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 8, 1992. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 1992, making it Chapter 258 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7)
  • Rep. Searles (Hills 19)
  • Rep. Hurst (Rock 17)
  • Rep. Hashem (Straf 3)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Pressly (SD12)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • September 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM206,LOB :JUD
  • October 9, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 16, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, ST HSE CAFETERIA
  • October 30, 1991, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • April 8, 1992, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 29, 1992, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • January 14, 1992, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1992, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 21, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1992, House: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1992, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P301
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 7, 1991: HEARING MAR07 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR20 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY; HJ53B,P1159
  • September 4, 1991: ==CANCELLED==RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK SESS SEP04 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • September 5, 1991: RESCHEDULED RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS SEP05 10:00 RM206,LOB :JUD
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS OCT09 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 16, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS OCT16 10:00 ST HSE CAFETERIA
  • October 30, 1991: RE-REF FULL COMM EXEC SESS OCT30 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 30, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 17-2)
  • December 10, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC113,P2341-2343
  • January 9, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO 01/14/92 (JAN09 CALENDAR MOVED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • January 14, 1992: RECOMMITTED TO JUDICIARY, REP MARTLING MA VV; HJ13,P437
  • February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC43,P1011-1014
  • March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1315-1318 + 1380
  • March 4, 1992: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP VINCENT; HJ53,P1443>
  • March 5, 1992: REP VINCENT MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ54,P1485
  • March 5, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • April 8, 1992: HEARING APR08 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 20, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR21
  • April 20, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC29,P18
  • April 21, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P454-455 + 486
  • April 23, 1992: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ79,P2068
  • April 23, 1992: <SPKR APPTS REPS: LOZEAU, R. CAMPBELL, KNOWLES & BICKFORD>
  • April 23, 1992: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ20,P572-573
  • April 23, 1992: <PRES APPTS SENS: RUSSMAN, COLANTUONO & HOLLINGWORTH>
  • April 29, 1992: CONF COMM MEETING APR29 10:30 RM208,LOB
  • April 30, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT (NO SEN AM, NEW AM) FILED
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P594-595
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ82,P2120
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ87,P2191-2192
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2198
  • May 8, 1992: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; SJ22,P708
  • May 8, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P719
  • May 14, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/14/92 EFF: 07/13/92 CHAP.0258

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