HB 678-FN (2003): relative to penalties for operation of OHRVs after suspension of driving privileges for certain motor vehicle offenses.

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HB 678-FN (2003)

relative to penalties for operation of OHRVs after suspension of driving privileges for certain motor vehicle offenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 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 24, 2003, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 1, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 2:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 12, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 20 (Vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 1, 2003: Hearing; April 1, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
  • 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 24, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0023

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