HB 498 (2003): relative to 20-day vehicle registrations.
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HB 498 (2003)
relative to 20-day vehicle registrations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 17
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 unanimously, 14–0, 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 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 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 17 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 2, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
Votes
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 2:00 RM203,LOB
- February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (Vote 14-0;CC)
- February 13, 2003: Passed
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
- April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC16
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 6/21/2003 Chap: 0017