HB 626 (1997): requiring an inexperienced driver and a person 16-17 years of age to obtain a special learner's permit and examination permit prior to obtaining a driver's license.

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HB 626 (1997)

requiring an inexperienced driver and a person 16-17 years of age to obtain a special learner's permit and examination permit prior to obtaining a driver's license.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Belvin (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3)
  • Rep. N. Reardon (Rock 15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RS201-203,LOB
  • March 3, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P277
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 10:30 RS201-203,LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • February 19, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS G KATSAKIORES, LETOURNEAU, PETER COTE, AKINS & & TURGEON)
  • March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR03 09:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38,P1018

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