HB 672-FN-LOCAL (1997): relative to lowering the allowable alcohol concentration for persons under 21 operating OHRVs.
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HB 672-FN-LOCAL (1997)
relative to lowering the allowable alcohol concentration for persons under 21 operating OHRVs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 121
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, 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 121 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)
- Rep. Dolan (Rock 12)
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
- May 13, 1997, 2:00 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 CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P280
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- March 4, 1997: HEARING MAR04 11:00 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSAFTY
- March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR18 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- March 18, 1997: PASSED; HJ40A,P1164 + HJ40C,P1253
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ10,P183
- May 13, 1997: HEARING MAY13 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ19,P381 + 386
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0121