HB 1201 (2006): relative to child passenger restraints.
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HB 1201 (2006)
relative to child passenger restraints.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 142
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, RM 203 LOB
- March 23, 2006, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
- April 19, 2006, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 6, 2006, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 10:45 RM 203 LOB
- February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 22 (vote 10-0; CC)
- February 22, 2006: Passed, MA, VV by nec. 2/3
- February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- March 22, 2006: Hearing; March 22, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m
- March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC10A
- March 24, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass ,[04/06/06]; SC13
- April 6, 2006: Sen. Letourenau Moved Recommit, MA, VV
- April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC14
- April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
- May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2006: Enrolled
- May 15, 2006: Enrolled
- May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 1/1/07, Chapter 0142