HB 242 (2005): relative to falsification of motor vehicle applications filed with the department of safety.

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HB 242 (2005)

relative to falsification of motor vehicle applications filed with the department of safety.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 13, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 9:00 RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • February 9, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 23 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 13, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0023

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