HB 1259 (2004): relative to the medical certification required for a walking disability plate or placard.
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HB 1259 (2004)
relative to the medical certification required for a walking disability plate or placard.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 26
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (0900) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 12, 2004, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Buhlman (R - Hills 66) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 73)
- Rep. Jean-Guy Bergeron (R - Hills 66)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 6, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- March 10, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
Votes
- March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 1:00 RM203,LOB
- January 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Jan 29 (vote 11-0;CC)
- January 29, 2004: Passed (CC by nec 2/3)
- February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
- March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
- March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
- March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 17, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{0900}; Adopted
- March 18, 2004: Enrolled Am{0900}, Am Adopted
- March 18, 2004: Enrolled <Apr 8>
- April 8, 2004: Enrolled
- April 12, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/12/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0026