HB 270 (2003): relative to issuing drivers' licenses to aliens temporarily residing in the state.

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HB 270 (2003)

relative to issuing drivers' licenses to aliens temporarily residing in the state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 14

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 14 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 26, 2003, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ8, p113
  • January 15, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 9:00 RM203,LOB
  • January 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 6 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2003: Passed
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC15
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 6/21/2003 Chap: 0014

Laws It Would Change

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