SB 44 (2003): relative to penalties for vehicle dealers, relative to special number plates for certain veterans, and relative to the Conway Branch railroad line.

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SB 44 (2003)

relative to penalties for vehicle dealers, relative to special number plates for certain veterans, and relative to the Conway Branch railroad line.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 298

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0213). The committee's amendment (0213) was adopted on a voice vote on February 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 22, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Kenney Non Concur Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 and June 17, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2292) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 298 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 1, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • June 12, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103
  • June 17, 2003, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Sen. Kenney Non Concur Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing; January 29, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC4
  • February 14, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0213}, [02/20/03]; SC10, Pg.7-8
  • February 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0213}, AA, VV
  • February 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0213}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 20, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 20, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • April 1, 2003: Hearing Apr 1 10:45 RM203,LOB
  • April 29, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 8 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 29, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1297}(New Title)
  • May 8, 2003: Passed with Am
  • May 22, 2003: Sen. Kenney Non Concur Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Flanders, Morse, Below
  • June 5, 2003: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Packard MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Packard, J Flanders, Letourneau & Ferland)
  • June 12, 2003: Committee of Conference Meeting; June 12, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • June 16, 2003: Conferee Change; Senator Kenney Replaces Senator Flanders
  • June 17, 2003: Committee of Conference; Meeting June 17, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 2:30 p.m
  • June 19, 2003: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{2213}) Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2213}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2292}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2292}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/03, Eff: 01/01/04 Chap: 0298

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