HB 445 (1997): extending the reporting date of the paperless title system study committee.

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HB 445 (1997)

extending the reporting date of the paperless title system study committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Fesh (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Rep. Packard (Rock 29)
  • Rep. G. Katsakiores (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P255
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 9:30 RM203,LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ29,P589 + 601
  • March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P114
  • March 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR08 01:20 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • May 6, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY06 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY13 (VOTE 5-0)
  • May 13, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ17,P315 + 317
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0111

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