HB 303-FN-A-LOCAL (2001): relative to funding of training and certification of firefighters and emergency medical service providers programs in the department of safety, extending certain motor vehicle license expiration dates, and increasing certain motor vehicle license fees.

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HB 303-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)

relative to funding of training and certification of firefighters and emergency medical service providers programs in the department of safety, extending certain motor vehicle license expiration dates, and increasing certain motor vehicle license fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 22, 2001. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, 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. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 19, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Special Order To” on a voice vote. On May 17, 2001 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 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1436) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2001, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 12, 2001, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB
  • March 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB
  • May 2, 2001, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Special Order To — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ18, p240
  • January 29, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/29/2001 due Early w/(f?)
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 13, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 22 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0058}; HC17,p237
  • February 22, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep McRae; HJ20, p290
  • February 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means, MA VV; HJ20, p306
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==W&M Full Comm Work Session Mar 6 10:00 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 10:00 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 11, 2001: W&M Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 11, 2001: Prop W&M Am{0866}; HC31, p779-780
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1113-1115 + 1179
  • April 19, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • May 2, 2001: Hearing; May 2, 2001, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC20
  • May 7, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/09/01]; SC22-A
  • May 9, 2001: Special Order To [05/17/01], MA, VV
  • May 17, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 31, 2001: Enrolled Am{1436}, Adopted; HJ54, p1609-1610
  • June 5, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1436}, Adopted
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1751
  • June 21, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2001 Eff: 7/1/2001 Chap: 0091

Laws It Would Change

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