HB 1276-FN (2004): relative to special number plates for veterans, establishing a committee to study establishing special number plates for veterans who were awarded the Bronze Star or the Silver Star, authorizing rules relating to certain commemorative license plates, and requiring an additional fee for certain motor vehicle registrations.

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HB 1276-FN (2004)

relative to special number plates for veterans, establishing a committee to study establishing special number plates for veterans who were awarded the Bronze Star or the Silver Star, authorizing rules relating to certain commemorative license plates, and requiring an additional fee for certain motor vehicle registrations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 209

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 committee held a work session on January 28, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1009). On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 8, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1009) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1108), offered by Sen. Kenney, was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1109), offered by Sen. Clegg, was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Sen. Kenney Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 13, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2004, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • January 28, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • March 25, 2004, 3:40 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • May 13, 2004, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • April 8, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Sen. Kenney Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 2:30 RM203,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 28 10:00 RM203,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0433}(New Title)
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 25, 2004: Hearing; March 25, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:40 p.m.; SC12
  • April 2, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1009} [04/08/04]; SC14, Pg.4-5
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Amendment{1009}, [Not Voted On]
  • April 8, 2004: Sen. Kenney Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 8, 2004: Sen. Kenney Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Amendment{1009}, AA, VV
  • April 8, 2004: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{1108},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 8, 2004: Sen. Clegg Floor Amendment{1109},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • April 8, 2004: Ought to Pass as Am{1009},{1108},(New Title),{1109}, (2ndNew Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Packard MA
  • April 22, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Packard, Letourneau, J. Flanders & Ferland)
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Kenney Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Kenney, Morse, Cohen
  • May 13, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 13 2:00 RM203,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1561}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1561}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/2004 Eff: 6/11/2004 Chap: 0209

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