SB 724 (1994): relative to conspicuous notice in parking lots and garages stating that illegally parked cars are subject to towing.

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SB 724 (1994)

relative to conspicuous notice in parking lots and garages stating that illegally parked cars are subject to towing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 295

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 5, 1994. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 8–5. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 295 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Kelley (Hills 15)
  • Rep. Messier (Hills 46)
  • Rep. Burke (Hills 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 30, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 5, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P20
  • January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • March 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5461>(NEW TITLE); SC14,P32-33
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P184-185 + 225
  • March 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ45,P1466
  • March 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/23/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 5, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR05 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 12, 1994: FULL WORK SESSION APR19 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAY05 (VOTE 8-5)
  • April 28, 1994: MIN REPORT OTP
  • May 5, 1994: REP REGAN SUBST OTP, MA DIV(171-135), PASSED VV; HJ61,P1990 +1993
  • May 5, 1994: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP WARBURTON>
  • May 11, 1994: PROP COMM FL AM<6377>; HC62,P2016
  • May 11, 1994: REP WARBURTON MOVED TO RECONSIDER, MA VV; WARBURTON FL AM<6377>, AA DIV(210-95); PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ64,P2063 + 2064
  • May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ17,P466
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P567
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 06/06/94 CHAP.0295

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