HB 203 (1999): making impaired boating laws consistent with driving while intoxicated laws.

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HB 203 (1999)

making impaired boating laws consistent with driving while intoxicated laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The committee held a work session on February 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 1999, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 21, 1999, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ10, p127
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 10:00 Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 02 1:30 Rm204,LOB
  • February 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 4 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1999: Passed; HJ25, p473 + 531
  • March 23, 1999: Introduction and referring to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 21, 1999: Hearing, 4/21/99, Room 101, LOB, 3:45 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/29/99
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ51, p1291
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 11, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/11/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap.0032

Laws It Would Change

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