HB 412 (1997): relative to motor carrier safety rules and repealing certain obsolete statutes relating to motor vehicles.

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HB 412 (1997)

relative to motor carrier safety rules and repealing certain obsolete statutes relating to motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (0056) was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 15, 1997, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P254
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED; HJ38,P1017 + 1109
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P153
  • April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 01:45 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • May 1, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY06 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 1, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1192>; SC34,P3-4
  • May 6, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P285-286 + 287
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP PACKARD MA VV; HJ70,P2006
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0056>, AM ADOPTED; HJ73,P2099
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P623
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 08/18/97 CHAP.0252

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