HB 543-FN (1995): imposing a surcharge on fines and default payments which are overdue to the division of motor vehicles.

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HB 543-FN (1995)

imposing a surcharge on fines and default payments which are overdue to the division of motor vehicles.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1995. The committee held a work session on March 10, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 26–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 4, 1995. On April 4, 1995 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
  • March 7, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM105A,ST HOUSE
  • March 10, 1995, 9:00 AM: work session, House Finance, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 4, 1995, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ11,P159
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 26, 1995: HEARING JAN26 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 14, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR02 (VOTE 12-2;CC)
  • March 2, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ31,P754
  • March 7, 1995: FIN HEARING MAR07 11:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • March 10, 1995: FIN WORK SESSION MAR10 09:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • March 29, 1995: MAJ FIN REPORT ITL FOR APR04 (VOTE 26-0;CC)
  • April 4, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP KEANS; HJ47,P1408
  • April 4, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ47,P1435

Laws It Would Change

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