HB 379 (2003): relative to penalties for OHRV violations by underage operators.

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HB 379 (2003)

relative to penalties for OHRV violations by underage operators.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 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 April 9, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1256). On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1471). The committee's amendment (1471) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 9, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 29, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 11:30 RM203,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 3 11:30 RM203,LOB
  • March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed; HJ23, p553 + 591
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC17
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1256}, [04/24/03]; SC19, Pg.6
  • April 24, 2003: Committee Amendment{1256}
  • April 24, 2003: Sen. Flanders Moved Recommit, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1471}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.13
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1471}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1471}, MA, VV; OT3drg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Packard MA VV
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0104

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