SB 64-FN-A (1997): exempting motor fuel used for automobile racing from road toll taxation.

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SB 64-FN-A (1997)

exempting motor fuel used for automobile racing from road toll taxation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 275

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1997. The committee held a work session on April 2, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1997. The committee held a work session on May 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 19, 1997, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Adams (Merr 9)
  • Rep. Larrabee (Merr 9)
  • Rep. Maxfield (Merr 9)
  • Rep. Lockwood (Merr 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103, SH
  • March 25, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 2, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 29, 1997, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ2, P25
  • January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN 28 02:45 RM103, SH FOR: WAYS AND MEANS
  • February 4, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB 6 (VOTE 5-0)
  • February 6, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ4, P62 & 65
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
  • February 27, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR19 10:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • March 25, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • April 2, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR02 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • April 16, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR23 (VOTE 17-0;C)
  • April 16, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0981>; HC51,P1579
  • April 23, 1997: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ54,P1625
  • April 29, 1997: HEARING APR29 02:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • May 6, 1997: DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS MAY06 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • May 7, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • May 14, 1997: PASSED; HJ63,P1809 + 1820
  • May 20, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN F KING MA VV; SJ19,P338
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 06/19/97 CHAP.0275

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