SB 403-FN (2002): relative to special motorcycle number plates for veterans who were awarded the purple heart medal, special motorcycle licences and motorcycle endorsements, and motor vehicle inspectors.

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SB 403-FN (2002)

relative to special motorcycle number plates for veterans who were awarded the purple heart medal, special motorcycle licences and motorcycle endorsements, and motor vehicle inspectors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2758). On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3748) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 262 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2002, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • March 13, 2002, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • January 29, 2002: Hearing; January 29, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC5
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2758},(New Title),(2/20/02]; SC12A, Pg.17-19
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2758},(New Title), AA,VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 20, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; Committee Report, Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ25, p943
  • March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing Mar 13 9:45 RM203,LOB
  • March 26, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 4 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 26, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2987}(New Title); HC29, p1166-1167
  • April 4, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ32, p1256 + 1283
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Eaton Concur with House Amendment {2987},(New Title), MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3748}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3748}, AA VV; HJ40, p1487
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff- 7/1/2002* Chap- 0262
  • May 18, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter, Sec. 7 for additional dates

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