SB 542 (1994): increasing the penalty for certain automobile offenses.

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SB 542 (1994)

increasing the penalty for certain automobile offenses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 20, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 3, 1994 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
  • March 1, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • January 20, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P8
  • January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • January 19, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP JAN20
  • January 20, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ2,P36 + 38
  • February 3, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ17,P491
  • February 4, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/03/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 1, 1994: HEARING MAR01 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • April 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • May 5, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ61,P1950

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