SB 18-FN (2003): relative to vehicle stops at railroad grade crossings.
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SB 18-FN (2003)
relative to vehicle stops at railroad grade crossings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. On February 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 8, 2003. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 74)
- Rep. Donald Smith (R - Rock 74)
- Rep. Norman Weldy (R - Rock 74)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
- April 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, RM203,LOB
Votes
- February 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
- January 29, 2003: Hearing; January 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC4
- January 31, 2003: Committe Report; Ought to Pass [02/06/03]; SC7, Pg.2
- February 6, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ34, p1086
- March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 9:00 RM203,LOB
- April 29, 2003: Maj Report ITL for May 8 (Vote 11-2;CC)
- May 8, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Weldy
- May 8, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV