HB 1357-FN (2002): relative to the form of drivers' licenses.

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HB 1357-FN (2002)

relative to the form of drivers' licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–1. The committee's amendment (2518) was rejected on a voice vote on March 6, 2002. A floor amendment (2839), offered by Reps Packard and Kurk, was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 228–113. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 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 April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3532), offered by Sen. Eaton, was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a division vote 218–23. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2002, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 2, 2002, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 6, 2002, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 228, nays 113, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — yeas 218, nays 23, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ78, p1999
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 9, 2002: Hearing Jan 9 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 12-1;Reg)
  • February 19, 2002: Min Report OTP
  • February 19, 2002: Prop Maj Am{2518}; HC17, p679-680
  • February 28, 2002: Reps Packard & Kurk Prop Fl Am{2839}; HC17, p680-681
  • March 6, 2002: Maj Comm Am{2518}, AL VV; Reps Packard and Kurk Fl Am{2839}, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(228-113); HJ25, p1020-1024 + 1037
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing; April 2, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Eaton Floor Amendment {3532}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Packard MA by nec 2/3DIV(218-23); HJ38, p1448
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1490
  • May 16, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/16/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003 Chap: 0214

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