HB 1738-FN (2006): prohibiting the use of surveillance devices to identify motor vehicles.

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HB 1738-FN (2006)

prohibiting the use of surveillance devices to identify motor vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 107

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 voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection”. On March 21, 2006 the House adopted “March 22” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2006 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On March 22, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 107 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, RM203/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 21, 2006, House: March 22 — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • March 22, 2006, House: Flr AM — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 11:00 RM203/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for March 9 (vote 12-1; RC)
  • March 9, 2006: Special Ordered, March 21, Without Objection
  • March 21, 2006: Special Ordered to Reg. Place in Reg. Cal, March 22, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: ITL, ML, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Flr AM {1307h}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: OTP/AM {1307h}, MA, DIV (236-33)
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 7/1/06, Chapter 0107

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