HB 1442 (2002): relative to eligibility for special number plates for former prisoners of war.
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HB 1442 (2002)
relative to eligibility for special number plates for former prisoners of war.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 66
The Story
It was introduced on January 24, 2002 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 26, 2002, making it Chapter 66 of the session laws. It took effect on June 25, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ed Putnam (R - Rock 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12)
- Rep. Neil Reardon (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. G Michael Gilman (R - Graf 1)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2002, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- March 26, 2002, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
Votes
- April 10, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 24, 2002: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ14, p539
- January 31, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
- February 5, 2002: Hearing Feb 5 11:30 RM203,LOB
- February 12, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 12-0;CC)
- February 21, 2002: Passed; HJ21, p843 + 884
- March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. toTransportation [02/20/02]
- March 26, 2002: Hearing; March 26, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC16
- April 8, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/02]; SC23
- April 10, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 16, 2002: Enrolled
- April 17, 2002: Enrolled; HJ34, p1371
- April 26, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 4/26/2002 Eff: 6/25/2002 Chap: 0066