HB 477 (2003): establishing certain speed limits.

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HB 477 (2003)

establishing certain speed limits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 16, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 8, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1552), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, 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 and ordered it to a third reading. 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 105 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 16, 2003, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment1552} — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 1:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0249}(New Title)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 16, 2003: Hearing; April 16, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC18
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/03]; SC19
  • April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass
  • April 24, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1552}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment1552}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • 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: 6/6/2003 Chap: 0105

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