SB 59-FN (2003): relative to administrative license suspension hearings.

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SB 59-FN (2003)

relative to administrative license suspension hearings.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0506). The committee's amendment (0506) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2003. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2003. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 255–55.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 8, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 15, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Lay on Table — yeas 255, nays 55, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing; February 4, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0506}, [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.10
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0506}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0506}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ24, p630
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 11:30 RM204,LOB
  • April 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 15 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
  • May 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • May 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1301}
  • May 8, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 8 after session RM04,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
  • May 15, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Marple
  • May 15, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Laid on the Table, Rep Elliott MA DIV(255-55)
  • May 15, 2003: ==pending question OTP/AM==

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