HB 448-LOCAL (2007): relative to early renewals of vehicle registrations.

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HB 448-LOCAL (2007)

relative to early renewals of vehicle registrations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 140

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0276h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 15, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 16, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0276h — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 1:30 PM LOB 203
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0276h} for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0276h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0276h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0276h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • May 16, 2007: Hearing; May 16, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0140

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