HB 154-FN (1995): relative to temporary registrations, approval of certain vehicle equipment and driver license application searches and establishing a fee.

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HB 154-FN (1995)

relative to temporary registrations, approval of certain vehicle equipment and driver license application searches and establishing a fee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 85

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 2, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 25–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 85 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Turgeon (Hills 47) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • February 2, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • February 27, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, RM100, ST HOUSE
  • April 19, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 27, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ9,P120
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 2, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 09:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 9, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • February 9, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1181>(NEW TITLE); HC20,P412-413
  • February 15, 1995: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ25,P536-537
  • February 27, 1995: FINANCE HEARING FEB27 09:30 RM100, ST HOUSE
  • March 29, 1995: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP FOR APR04 (VOTE 25-0;CC)
  • April 4, 1995: PASSED; HJ47,P1408 + 1436
  • April 6, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ12,P217
  • April 19, 1995: HEARING APR19 10:00 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 26, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR27
  • April 27, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ16,P272 + 275
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P329
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0085

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