HB 146 (2002): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.

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HB 146 (2002)

requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2001. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–4, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2001 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote. On May 1, 2001 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On May 1, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon sub-motion of Rereferred to Committee” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 17, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 12–12. On January 17, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • January 30, 2001, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 17, 2001, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Ought to pass. Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Boyce — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • May 1, 2001, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon sub-motion of Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Wheeler — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
  • January 17, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ9, p93
  • January 4, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/4/2001
  • January 10, 2001: Hearing Jan 10 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • January 23, 2001: Subcom: Reps B Ferland, Balcom, P Cote, Cossette & Chalbeck
  • January 30, 2001: Subcom Work Session Jan 30 1:45 RM203,LOB
  • February 2, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 15 (vote 10-4;CC)
  • February 2, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0066}; HC16, p209-210
  • February 15, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ19, p275 + 284
  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 17, 2001: Hearing; April 17, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC17
  • April 17, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/19/01; SC19
  • April 19, 2001: Ought to Pass, RC 8Y - 16N, MF; Sen. Francoeur Moved ITL, MA, VV
  • May 1, 2001: Sen. Gordon Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 1, 2001: Sen. Gordon sub-motion of Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/17/02]; SC4
  • January 17, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 12y - 12n, MF
  • January 17, 2002: Sen. Boyce Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, [Not Voted On]
  • January 17, 2002: Sen. Gordon Moved Interim Study, [Not Voted On]
  • January 17, 2002: Sen. Below Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV
  • January 17, 2002: Sen. Gordon Moved Interim Study, Division 13 - 11, MA

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1167 (2004): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
  • HB 212 (2005): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
  • HB 458 (2017): relative to motorcycle headlamps.
  • HB 1122-FN (2024): relative to lights on motor vehicles.

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