HB 695 (1997): establishing a committee to study the educational requirements of student drivers.

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HB 695 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the educational requirements of student drivers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 154

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 pass it by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The committee voted 4–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 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 154 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gleason (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3)
  • Rep. Cloutier (Sull 8)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RMS201-203,LOB
  • March 3, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 9, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P281
  • February 4, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 11:30 RMS201-203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • 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 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR12 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED; HJ38A,P1095 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ8,P155
  • April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 01:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: EDUC
  • May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 4-2)
  • May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P394 + 409
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0154

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