SB 602-FN (1994): relative to defaults on payments of motor vehicle fines or court appearances.
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SB 602-FN (1994)
relative to defaults on payments of motor vehicle fines or court appearances.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 65
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 March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–6. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
- Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
- March 30, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P12
- January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 10:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- March 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAR10
- March 10, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ8,P187 + 225
- March 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ45,P1466
- March 18, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/24/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 12, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR19 (VOTE 9-6)
- April 19, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ53,P1724 + 1743
- April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P321
- April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
- May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0065