SB 461-FN-A (1998): designating low digit number plates as vanity number plates and establishing a lottery system for issuing such plates.

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SB 461-FN-A (1998)

designating low digit number plates as vanity number plates and establishing a lottery system for issuing such plates.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on February 3, 1998 and February 17, 1998. The committee voted 4–3 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 2, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. J. Kelley (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1998, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
  • February 17, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P13
  • February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 1:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 17, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING FEB17 2:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • March 31, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL APR02 (VOTE 4-3)
  • April 2, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ9,P213

Laws It Would Change

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