HB 117 (2005): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.

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HB 117 (2005)

requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 8, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–5. On February 15, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 8, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 25, 2005: Hearing Jan 25 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 2, 2005: (Subcom: Reps D Flanders, Headd & Kopka)
  • February 8, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 9, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 15 (vote 12-5;Reg)
  • February 15, 2005: ITL MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 179 (2009): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.
  • HB 613-FN (2020): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.
  • HB 639-FN (2009): relative to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance.
  • HB 563 (2001): requiring drivers to carry automobile insurance and permitting drivers to choose the amount of uninsured motorist insurance that they carry.
  • HB 636-FN (2003): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.

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