HB 204-FN (1999): relative to driving after license revocation or suspension.

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HB 204-FN (1999)

relative to driving after license revocation or suspension.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 139

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 with changes by a vote of 17–1. On March 4, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1999, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 4, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1999, House: Concur — 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 10:30 Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 02 2:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 4 (vote 17-1;Reg)
  • February 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am {0155}; HC22, p407
  • March 4, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ25, p479 + 531
  • March 23, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • April 20, 1999: Hearing, 4/20/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/29/99
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0957}
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0957}, AA, VV, Refer to Finance (Rule 24)
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/27/99
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1366}
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1366}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Christie MA VV; HJ62, p1642
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled; HJ67, p1783
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 25, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/25/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0139

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