SB 666-FN-A (1996): relative to the administration of motor vehicle laws pertaining to road tolls, and to a multi-jurisdictional fuel tax agreement.

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SB 666-FN-A (1996)

relative to the administration of motor vehicle laws pertaining to road tolls, and to a multi-jurisdictional fuel tax agreement.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 292

The Story

It was introduced on January 18, 1996 and referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1996 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held public hearings on March 28, 1996 and April 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 1996 and April 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 1996 the House voted to pass it. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6118) was adopted on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 292 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, RM209,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 24, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • April 29, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A, ST HOUSE
  • April 30, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 18, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERSTATE COOP; SJ3,P41
  • February 8, 1996: HEARING FEB08 08:30 RM209,LOB FOR: INTERST COOP
  • February 12, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB13 (VOTE 5-0)
  • February 12, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4844>; SC8,P6
  • February 13, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ7,P83
  • March 6, 1996: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAR07 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 7, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ11,P171 + 193
  • March 19, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ42,P1540
  • March 19, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
  • April 9, 1996: HEARING ON PROP AM APR09 09:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 18-0)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5642>(NEW TITLE); HC50,P1700-1708
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ56,P1864- P1873
  • April 24, 1996: HEARING APR24 10:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • April 29, 1996: DIVII SUBCOM WK SESS APR29 01:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
  • April 30, 1996: DIVII SUBCOM WK SESS APR30 11:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: FIN
  • May 2, 1996: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY08 (VOTE 23-0;CC)
  • May 8, 1996: PASSED; HJ62,P2000 + 2014
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN F KING MA VV; SJ24,P477
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6118>, AA; SJ25,P560
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA; HJ69,P2141
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P567
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2175
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 06/10/96* CHAP.0292

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