SB 714 (1994): relative to personal flotation devices.

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SB 714 (1994)

relative to personal flotation devices.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 5, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 28, 1994. On April 28, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 28, 1994 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Avery.

Sponsors

  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB
  • March 23, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 5, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 1994, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P20
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 11:00 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4707>; SC7,P35
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P73-74 + 78
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ26,P756
  • February 15, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 23, 1994: HEARING MAR23 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 5, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR05 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 21, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR28 (VOTE 10-1;CC)
  • April 21, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6060>; HC52,P1696
  • April 28, 1994: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP V CLARK; HJ58,P1851
  • April 28, 1994: REP V CLARK SUBST ITL, MA DIV(222-107); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ58,P1858
  • April 28, 1994: REP AVERY MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ58,P1860

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