HB 497 (2003): relative to inactive status licenses.

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HB 497 (2003)

relative to inactive status licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 86

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 by a vote of 13–1, 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 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2003, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 23, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 1:30 RM203,LOB
  • February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (Vote 13-1;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Passed
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC19
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0086

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