SB 379 (2004): relative to safety inspection and certification of certain equipment of vehicles.
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SB 379 (2004)
relative to safety inspection and certification of certain equipment of vehicles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 56
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0427). The committee's amendment (0427) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 75)
- Rep. Edwin Smith (R - Ches 26)
- Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. Brenda Ferland (I - Sull 23)
- Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 39)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2004, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
- March 10, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC4
- February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0427} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.6
- February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0427}, AA, VV
- February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0427}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- March 10, 2004: Hearing Mar 10 10:00 RM203,LOB
- April 6, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 13-0;CC)
- April 15, 2004: Passed
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 07/02/2004 Chap: 0056