HB 298 (2006): relative to consolidating statutes relating to driving while intoxicated.

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HB 298 (2006)

relative to consolidating statutes relating to driving while intoxicated.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 260

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee voted unanimously, 9–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection”. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 18, 2006 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0830h), 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 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 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2372) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2006, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • February 8, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, RM204/LOB
  • April 25, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 18, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 27, 2005: Report due Early <cj>
  • February 2, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 9:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 22 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Retained in Committee
  • November 30, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 9-0; RC)
  • November 30, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0217}
  • January 4, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection
  • January 18, 2006: AM {0217h} MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Passed with AM {0217h}, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 8, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 8 11:00 RM204/LOB
  • February 17, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0830h} for March 7 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0830h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 25, 2006: Hearing; April 25, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC17
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2372}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2372}; Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2006: Enrolled; [05/24/06]
  • June 9, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/9/06; Eff. 1/1/2007, Chapter 0260

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