HB 260-FN (2005): relative to motor vehicle equipment and registration.
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HB 260-FN (2005)
relative to motor vehicle equipment and registration.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 203
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 with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 23, 2005. The House referred the bill to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1399). The committee's amendment (1399) was adopted on a voice vote on May 19, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 19, 2005 the Senate failed “Divide the Question (sec.7)” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boyce. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1835) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 21, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2005, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
- March 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM202,LOB
- April 27, 2005, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Divide the Question (sec.7) — voice vote, failed
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 1, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 10:15 RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
- February 14, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 11-0;CC)
- February 14, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0299}
- February 23, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Pepino
- February 23, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Pepino div question; Sec. 8 ML DIV(18-318); Remainder of bill Passed with Am and ref to Ways & Means
- March 15, 2005: Ways & Means Hearing Mar 15 10:00 RM202,LOB
- March 16, 2005: W&M Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 16-0;CC)
- March 23, 2005: Passed
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- April 27, 2005: Hearing; April 27, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC15
- May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1399} [05/19/05]; SC20, Pg.7
- May 19, 2005: Committee Amendment{1399}, AA, VV
- May 19, 2005: Sen. Boyce Moved to Divide the Question (sec.7), MF, VV
- May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1399}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 1, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Reps Packard & Major MA VV
- June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1835} Adopted
- June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1835}, Adopted
- June 15, 2005: Enrolled
- June 21, 2005: Enrolled [06/09/05]
- July 1, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/1/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0203