HB 1198 (1998): relative to the registration of vehicles owned by trusts.
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HB 1198 (1998)
relative to the registration of vehicles owned by trusts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 143
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1998, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Letourneau (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Packard (Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 28, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
Votes
- May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ3,P99
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 22, 1998: HEARING JAN22 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
- February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB18 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- February 18, 1998: PASSED; HJ18,P958 + 1010
- February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ4,P103
- April 28, 1998: HEARING APR28 1:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
- May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 14, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ15,P366 + 371
- May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ51,P2038
- May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ17,P432
- June 8, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0143