HB 663 (2001): relative to lights on school buses.
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HB 663 (2001)
relative to lights on school buses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 81
The Story
It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, 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 May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. 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 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 81 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eric Stohl (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Leighton Pratt (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2001, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- March 20, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- May 22, 2001, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
Votes
- May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ19, p263
- February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
- February 13, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 11:30 RM203,LOB
- March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 11:30 RM203,LOB
- March 20, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 10:30 RM203,LOB
- April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 17-0;CC)
- April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0221}; HC31, p825
- April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1112 + 1179
- May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
- May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC23-A
- May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
- May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled
- June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 08/18/2001 Chap: 0081