SB 414 (1998): relative to official motor vehicle plates.
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SB 414 (1998)
relative to official motor vehicle plates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 28
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 5, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 21–2. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1998 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 1998, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Sen. D. Wheeler (SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Francoeur (SD14)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
- Rep. F. Riley (Hills 44)
- Rep. Wright (Hills 22)
- Rep. Clegg (Hills 23)
- Rep. Mirski (Graf 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
- March 17, 1998, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P9
- January 27, 1998: HEARING JAN27 1:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
- March 2, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR05 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 2, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0943>; SC14,P11
- March 5, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(21-2); SJ5,P117 + 119
- March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ24,P1218
- March 10, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/11/98 DUE ON 04/15/98
- March 17, 1998: HEARING MAR17 10:45 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
- March 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR25 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 25, 1998: PASSED; HJ30,P1392 + 1405
- April 9, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1552
- April 9, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ10,P277
- April 21, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/21/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0028