SB 153 (1997): requiring a check-off box on a driver's license application form relative to having the social security number indicated on the driver's license.

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SB 153 (1997)

requiring a check-off box on a driver's license application form relative to having the social security number indicated on the driver's license.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 23, 1997. On April 23, 1997 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 3, 1997 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 10, 1997 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 10, 1997 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Larsen (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 101, LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • June 3, 1997, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1997, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 1997, Senate: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 1997, House: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 1997, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ2, P35
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB 4 02:00 RM 101, LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 7-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PROP COMM AMEND<0174>(NEW TITLE); SC13, P11
  • February 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ5, P76-77 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ29,P579
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 9, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP PACKARD; HJ54,P1622
  • April 23, 1997: RECOMMITTED TO TRANSPORTATION, REP PACKARD MA VV; HJ54,P1631
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, HOUSE RULES AM ADOPTED VV
  • May 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY14 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • May 6, 1997: PROP COMM <1203>(NEW TITLE); HC59,P1709
  • May 14, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ63,P1810 + 1820
  • May 22, 1997: SEN NONC WITH HOUSE AM REQ CONF COMM, SEN PIGNATELLI MA VV; SJ20
  • May 22, 1997: (PRES APPTS SENS: PIGNATELLI, GORDON & RUSSMAN) P389
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, REP PACKARD MA VV; HJ70,P2005
  • May 28, 1997: (SPKR APPTS REPS: PACKARD, LETOURNEAU, TURGEON & AKINS)
  • June 3, 1997: CONF COMM MEETING JUN03 1:00 RM103,LOB
  • June 5, 1997: CONF COMM REPORT (UNABLE TO AGREE) FILED
  • June 10, 1997: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ73,P2084
  • June 10, 1997: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ23(I),P565

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