SB 509 (1996): relative to OHRV use on private property.

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SB 509 (1996)

relative to OHRV use on private property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 31

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on January 31, 1996 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 15, 1996, making it Chapter 31 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Brown (Graf 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB
  • February 14, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • January 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P2
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • January 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN18 (VOTE: 7-0)
  • January 18, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ3,P46 + 49
  • January 31, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ18,P538
  • January 31, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/31/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 27, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED; HJ47,P1597
  • April 2, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1761
  • April 11, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ17,P261
  • April 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/15/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0031

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