SB 432-FN (1992): relative to motorcycle noise level limits.

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SB 432-FN (1992)

relative to motorcycle noise level limits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 94

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on January 22, 1992 and February 5, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 6, 1992 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 20, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 5, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1992 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 1992 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 1992, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. L. Smith (Hills 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM104,LOB
  • February 5, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM104,LOB
  • March 24, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1992, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 22, 1992: HEARING JAN22 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 5, 1992: RECESSED HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 5, 1992: COMM REPORT ITL FEB06
  • February 6, 1992: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN HEATH MA VV; SJ3,P50
  • February 20, 1992: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SEN CURRIER SUBST OTP/AM, MA VV; SEN CURRIER FL AM (NEW TITLE), AA DIV(12-7); PASSED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ8,P139
  • March 3, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR05
  • March 5, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ9,P174 + 266
  • March 5, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ58,P1521
  • March 9, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/92 DUE ON 04/16/92
  • March 24, 1992: HEARING MAR24 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR07 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 7, 1992: PASSED; HJ67,P1739 + 1789
  • April 14, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ17,P407
  • April 16, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ73,P1894
  • April 20, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/20/92 EFF: 07/01/92 CHAP.0094

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