HB 179 (2003): establishing a committee to study enhancement of laws relating to vehicle pursuits.

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HB 179 (2003)

establishing a committee to study enhancement of laws relating to vehicle pursuits.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1241). The committee's amendment (1241) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on May 28, 2003, as Chapter 76. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 30, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • April 9, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 2:00 RM204,LOB
  • January 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 30 1:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (Vote 18-1;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Passed
  • March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC17
  • April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1241}, [04/17/03]; SC18, Pg.4-5
  • April 17, 2003: Committee Amendment{1241}, AA, VV
  • April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1241}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 5/28/2003 Eff: 5/28/2003 Chap: 0076

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