SB 401-FN (1998): establishing a special animal welfare motor vehicle license plate.

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SB 401-FN (1998)

establishing a special animal welfare motor vehicle license plate.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1998. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 1998 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it, by a vote of 4–3. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1998, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 1998, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P8
  • February 5, 1998: HEARING FEB05 3:15 RM102,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP FEB19 (VOTE 4-3)
  • February 19, 1998: RECOMMITTED TO WILDLIFE & REC, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ4,P99
  • March 23, 1998: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP MAR26 (VOTE 4-3)
  • March 23, 1998: MIN COMM REPORT ITL
  • March 26, 1998: OTP, ML RC(9-11); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ8,P183

Laws It Would Change

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