HB 326 (2005): relative to motorcycle noise levels and mufflers.

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HB 326 (2005)

relative to motorcycle noise levels and mufflers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 266

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 20, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1785). The committee's amendment (1785) was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Letourneau Accede to House Request for Co of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 21, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Committee of Conference Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on August 21, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 20, 2005, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • June 21, 2005, 9:45 AM: committee of conference, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2005, Senate: Sen. Letourneau Accede to House Request for Co of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Committee of Conference Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 2, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 22 10:30 RM203,LOB
  • March 15, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 15, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0577}(New Title)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 20, 2005: Hearing; April 20, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC15
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1785} [06/09/05]; SC23, Pg.40
  • June 9, 2005: Committee Amendment{1785}, AA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1785}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Nonconc req Conf Comm, Rep Nedeau MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts Reps: Packard, Nedeau, Ferland & J Flanders)
  • June 16, 2005: Sen. Letourneau Accede to House Request for Co of C, MA, VV [06/09/05]
  • June 16, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Letourneau, Flanders, Fuller Clark [06/09/05]
  • June 21, 2005: Conf Comm Meeting June 21 9:45 RM203,LOB
  • June 22, 2005: Committee of Conference Report; Senate Am + New Am {2049}, Filed
  • June 29, 2005: Committee of Conference Report {2049}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/22/2005 Eff: 8/21/2005 Chap: 0266

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