HB 218-FN (2001): relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees.

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HB 218-FN (2001)

relative to the motor vehicle road toll law and motor vehicle registration fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 15, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 252–107, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2001, March 15, 2001 and March 20, 2001. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3” on a voice vote. On May 3, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 29, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On May 31, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Suspension of Rules for Committee Report not in Calendar” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Francoeur Suspension of Rules” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2001 the Senate adopted “Order to Third Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2001, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 12, 2001, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Transportation, RM202,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM202,LOB
  • March 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM202,LOB
  • May 29, 2001, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 15, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 252, nays 107, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3 — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Sen. Eaton Suspension of Rules for Committee Report not in Calendar — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Sen. Francoeur Suspension of Rules — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Order to Third Reading and Final Passage — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ15, p173
  • January 16, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/16/2001 due Early < w>
  • January 23, 2001: Hearing Jan 23 1:15 RM203,LOB
  • February 7, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 15 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • February 7, 2001: Prop Com Am{0025}; HC16, p210-211
  • February 15, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means DIV(252-107); HJ19, p277-278
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)== W&M Full Comm Work Session Mar 6 10:30 RM202,LOB (Rep Major)
  • March 1, 2001: (Subcom: Reps V. Clark, McRae, Alukonis, Downing, Langone & McGuirk)
  • March 12, 2001: Rescheduled W&M Full Comm Work Session Mar 12 10:30 RM202,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: W&M Subcom Work Session Mar 15 11:00 RM202,LOB
  • March 20, 2001: W&M Subcom Work Session Mar 20 1:00 RM202,LOB
  • April 3, 2001: Maj W&M Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 15-2;Reg<II>)
  • April 3, 2001: Prop W&M Am{0468); HC31, p777
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3, MA 2/3VV; Special Order to May 3; HJ43, p1295
  • May 3, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ45, p1333 + 1391
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC24
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/31/01]; SC27
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • May 31, 2001: Sen. Eaton Suspension of Rules for Committee Report not in Calendar 2/3 nec.; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Suspension of Rules 2/3 nec.; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Order to Third Reading and Final Passage, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 07/01/2001 Chap: 0073

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