HB 477-FN (1999): changing certain requirements for temporary plates on motor vehicles.

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HB 477-FN (1999)

changing certain requirements for temporary plates on motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 26, 1999 the Senate adopted “Special Order, Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99”. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • May 11, 1999, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ18, p271
  • February 3, 1999: Copy to chairman on 2/3/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 1:00 Rm203,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 13, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0785}; HC39, p877
  • April 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ44, p1070 + 1090
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • May 11, 1999: Hearing, 5/11/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:45 p.m
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/20/99
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Special Order, Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap.0127

Laws It Would Change

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