HB 651 (1999): revising the speed limit law.

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HB 651 (1999)

revising the speed limit law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1999, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ20, p330
  • March 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/2/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 Rm203,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 17-0;CC#1)
  • March 30, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0361}; HC35, p742
  • April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p905 + 946
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing, 5/4/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA ,VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1517
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/28/1999 Eff: 7/27/1999 Chap. 0073

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