HB 268-FN (2005): increasing certain motor vehicle fees.

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HB 268-FN (2005)

increasing certain motor vehicle fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 56

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, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, 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. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • March 15, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM202,LOB
  • April 27, 2005, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 24, 2005: Report due Early <w&m>
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 1:30 RM208,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • February 9, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 23 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Passed and ref to Ways & Means
  • March 15, 2005: Ways & Means Hearing Mar 15 10:30 RM202,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: W&M Comm 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, 8:45 a.m.; SC15
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0056

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