HB 462 (2005): prohibiting road toll refunds for idling time.

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HB 462 (2005)

prohibiting road toll refunds for idling time.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 30

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means 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 30 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
  • April 13, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • February 9, 2005: Hearing Feb 9 9:30 RM202,LOB
  • February 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2005: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 103, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
  • April 14, 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: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0030

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