HB 586 (1997): changing the expiration date of OHRV registrations.

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HB 586 (1997)

changing the expiration date of OHRV registrations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. 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 117 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
  • April 29, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17, P275
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 19, 1997: HEARING FEB19 9:00 RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0327>; HC32,P713
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1095 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P155
  • April 29, 1997: HEARING APR29 01:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • May 1, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY06 (VOTE 5-0)
  • May 6, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN D WHEELER MA VV; SJ15,P286
  • May 13, 1997: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN PATENAUDE MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ17,P316 + + 317
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0117

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