SB 788-FN-LOCAL (1994): relative to alternative fuel motor vehicles.

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SB 788-FN-LOCAL (1994)

relative to alternative fuel motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 302

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 15, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held public hearings on March 31, 1994 and April 5, 1994. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 1994 and April 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–4. On April 19, 1994 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 April 26, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it. 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 302 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Callaghan (Straf 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 31, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 5, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 7, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 12, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • April 26, 1994, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 15, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 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 ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P25
  • February 3, 1994: HEARING FEB03 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 14, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15
  • February 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5056>; SC10,P7-8
  • February 15, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ6,P130-131
  • March 17, 1994: 03/17/94 INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ45,P1465
  • March 21, 1994: APPROP COMM REPORT OTP MAR22
  • March 22, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ9,P236-237 + 256
  • March 24, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/24/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • March 31, 1994: HEARING MAR31 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • April 5, 1994: HEARING APR05 01:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • April 7, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR07 01:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AG
  • April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 10:30 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AG
  • April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR21 (VOTE 12-4)
  • April 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6001>; HC48,P1577-1580
  • April 19, 1994: WITHOUT OBJECTION, ACTED ON APR19; HJ53,P1731
  • April 19, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ53,P1738- -P1742
  • April 26, 1994: APPROP HEARING APR26 03:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • May 4, 1994: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP FOR MAY11 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • May 11, 1994: PASSED; HJ64,P2031 + 2064
  • May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ17,P467
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P566
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 06/06/94 CHAP.0302

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