HB 505-FN (2000): establishing a special license plate for veterans.

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HB 505-FN (2000)

establishing a special license plate for veterans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 284

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0. On May 13, 1999 the House adopted “Recommitted to Transportation” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 1999 the bill was referred to the Transportation committee. The committee held work sessions on August 24, 1999 and September 7, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 5, 2000. On January 5, 2000 the House adopted “Recommitted to Transportation” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2. On February 10, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4057). On April 13, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2000 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House request for C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gordon. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4789) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 284 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • August 24, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • September 7, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • April 4, 2000, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • May 24, 2000, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, House: Recommitted to Transportation — voice vote, passed
  • January 5, 2000, House: Recommitted to Transportation — voice vote, passed
  • February 10, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2000, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Accedes to House request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ18, p272
  • February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on E e
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 11:00 Rm203,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report ITL for May 13 (vote 18-0;Reg)
  • May 13, 1999: Recommitted to Transportation, Rep Packard MA VV; HJ51, p1368
  • May 20, 1999: (Subcom: Reps J. Flanders, Peter Cote, Turgeon, Cossette & Czech)
  • May 20, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for May 25 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 25, 1999: Re-Referred to Transportation committee; HJ58, p1524
  • August 24, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Aug 24 10:00 Rm203,LOB
  • September 7, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 7 10:00 Rm203,LOB
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report ITL for 1/5/2000 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • January 5, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Heon; HJ5, p106
  • January 5, 2000: Recommitted to Transportation, Rep J Flanders MA VV; HJ5, p164
  • February 2, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 10 (vote 15-2;Reg)
  • February 2, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3138}; HC13, p339
  • February 10, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ16, p424-425 + 427
  • February 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 4, 2000: Hearing April 4, Room 104, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC14, Pg.34
  • April 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4057}; 4/13/2000; SC22, Pg.4
  • April 13, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{4057}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2000: Senator Gordon served notice of reconsideration
  • April 20, 2000: Sen. Gordon Moved Reconsideration MA,VV; Sen Gordon Floor Am {4165}{New Title} AA, VV; OT3rdg MA, VV
  • April 24, 2000:
  • May 4, 2000: House Nonconcurs with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep Packard MA 2/3VV; HJ39, p1204
  • May 4, 2000: (Spkr appt Reps: Packard, Letourneau, J. Flanders & Peter Cote)
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Gordon Accedes to House request for C of C, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Gordon, Roberge, Below
  • May 24, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 24 2:30 RM203,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am & New Am {4680} Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted by nec 2/3; HJ48, p1537
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment{4789}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4789}(New Title), Adopted; HJ48, p1549
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2000 Eff:07/01/2000 Chap: 0284

Laws It Would Change

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