HB 286 (2005): prohibiting the operation of pocket bikes upon ways.

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HB 286 (2005)

prohibiting the operation of pocket bikes upon ways.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 108

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, 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 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1398). The committee's amendment (1398) was adopted on a voice vote on May 19, 2005, changing the text of the bill. 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 May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 20, 2005, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 9, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 23 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 20, 2005: Hearing; April 20, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1398}(New Title) [05/19/05]; SC20, Pg.7-8
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Amendment{1398}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1398}(New Title), MA, VV;OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Packard MA VV
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0108

Laws It Would Change

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