HB 740-FN-LOCAL (1997): requiring the state to pay a witness fee and mileage payment for a local law enforcement officer called as a witness for a division of motor vehicles administrative hearing, to be funded by an increase in the motor vehicle uniform fine schedule.

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HB 740-FN-LOCAL (1997)

requiring the state to pay a witness fee and mileage payment for a local law enforcement officer called as a witness for a division of motor vehicles administrative hearing, to be funded by an increase in the motor vehicle uniform fine schedule.

  • 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 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Downing (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17, P282
  • January 29, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON FEB11 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 11:30 RM203,LOB :TRANSPORTATION
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38,P1018

Laws It Would Change

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