HB 662 (1997): revising the laws relative to the use of dealer plates.

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HB 662 (1997)

revising the laws relative to the use of dealer plates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 29, 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 17, 1997, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Laflam (Belk 2)
  • Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10)
  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13)
  • Rep. Teschner (Graf 5)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
  • April 15, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P279
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 10:45 RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0632>; HC36,P958-962
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1180-1184 + HJ40C,P1253
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ10,P183
  • April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 02:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30 (VOTE 5-0-1)
  • April 25, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1149>; SC33,P5
  • April 30, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P278 + 280
  • May 7, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP PACKARD MA VV; HJ60,P1713
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0009E>, AA VV; SJ21,P460
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; HJ70,P2035
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
  • June 17, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/17/97 EFF: 06/17/97* CHAP.0179

Laws It Would Change

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