HB 598-FN (1997): relative to liens on aircraft for nonpayment of aircraft registration fees.
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HB 598-FN (1997)
relative to liens on aircraft for nonpayment of aircraft registration fees.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 118
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 unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 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 118 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Weyler (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Noyes (Rock 26)
- Rep. Leber (Merr 1)
- Rep. Dwyer (Hills 43)
- Rep. Milligan (Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 1997, 9:45 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
- March 20, 1997, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
- May 13, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
Votes
- May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P276
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 19, 1997: HEARING FEB19 9:45 RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- March 12, 1997: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ38A,P1095
- March 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR20 01:30 RM209,LOB FOR: FIN DIV II
- March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR02 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- March 26, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0808>; HC43,P1333
- April 2, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1430 + 1451
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ12,P241
- April 17, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAY20 01:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
- May 13, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY13 01:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 3-0)
- May 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ19,P381 + 386
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2036
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 06/09/97 CHAP.0118