HB 560 (2003): relative to penalties for operating an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, relative to fees related to aircraft, and making a technical correction.

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HB 560 (2003)

relative to penalties for operating an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, relative to fees related to aircraft, and making a technical correction.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, 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 with changes (amendment 1324). The committee's amendment (1324) 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 division vote 189–159. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 16, 2003, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Concur — yeas 189, nays 159, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Public Works
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 10:45 RM201,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0264}(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, 3:45 p.m.; SC18
  • May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1324}, (New Title), [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.14-15
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1324}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1324}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep E Smith MA DIV(189-159)
  • May 15, 2003: Notice of Reconsideration, Rep Dunlap
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 6/17/2003* Chap: 0146
  • June 17, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs. 2 & 3 eff. 8/16/2003

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