HB 54 (2005): relative to responsibility for child passenger restraints.
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HB 54 (2005)
relative to responsibility for child passenger restraints.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on January 18, 2005 and January 26, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–3. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 208–148.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- January 26, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
Votes
- February 9, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 208, nays 148, passed
The Docket
- December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 10:30 RM203,LOB
- January 26, 2005: Continued Hearing Jan 26 9:30 RM203,LOB
- February 2, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 9 (vote 11-3;Reg)
- February 9, 2005: ITL MA RC(208-148)