HB 607-FN (1993): relative to the plea-by-mail program.

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HB 607-FN (1993)

relative to the plea-by-mail program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 140

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. 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. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 10, 1993. On March 10, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/11/1993”. On March 11, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1993”. On March 16, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 9, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1993, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 23, 1993, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,ST HOUSE
  • April 21, 1993, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 16, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ14,P241
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 11, 1993: 14 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/04/93); HJ22,P434
  • March 4, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1832>; HC29,P667-668
  • March 10, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP HARWELL; HJ36,P858 + HJ40,P958
  • March 10, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR11; HJ36,P885
  • March 11, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16; HJ37,P905
  • March 16, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ40,P987-88
  • March 23, 1993: HEARING MAR23 02:00 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • March 31, 1993: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR08 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1993: PROP APPROP AM<2046>; HC48,P1155
  • April 8, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1252 + 1273
  • April 9, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ13,P241
  • April 21, 1993: HEARING APR21 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 26, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR27
  • April 27, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ16,P292 + 305
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ72,P1776
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 17, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/17/93 EFF: 05/17/93* CHAP.0140

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