HB 1448 (2006): relative to the applicability of drivers’ license revocations for drugs or alcohol involvement and relative to the medical/vision advisory board.
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HB 1448 (2006)
relative to the applicability of drivers’ license revocations for drugs or alcohol involvement and relative to the medical/vision advisory board.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 204
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0735h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1874). The committee's amendment (1874) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Lori Movsesian (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, RM203/LOB
- January 31, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203/LOB
- April 19, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 10:00 RM203/LOB
- January 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 31 1:00 RM203/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0735h} for March 7 (Vote 10-0;CC)
- March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0735h}, MA, VV
- March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- April 19, 2006: Hearing; April 19, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
- April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1874}(New Title) [05/04/06]; SC16, Pg.30
- May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{1874}(New Title), AA, VV
- May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1874}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2006: House Concurs With Senate AM, Rep. Packard, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 24, 2006: Enrolled
- May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 7/1/06 Chapter 0204
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1261 (2006): relative to driver's license revocation or denial for drugs or alcohol involvement.