SB 41 (2007): relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to obtain registration checks on motor vehicles for official purposes and prohibiting the use of automated number plate scanning devices.

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SB 41 (2007)

relative to the authority of law enforcement officers to obtain registration checks on motor vehicles for official purposes and prohibiting the use of automated number plate scanning devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 335

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 23, 2007 and February 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0009) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 14–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1343h) was adopted on a division vote 212–123 on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1913h) was rejected on a voice vote on May 31, 2007. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1343}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2361) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 335 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • February 6, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 17, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 15, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (New Title) (0009) — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 212, nays 123, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1343h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1343} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2007: Hearing; January 23, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
  • February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC6
  • February 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(New Title){0009} [02/22/07]; SC8, Pg.4
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Amendment (New Title){0009}, AA, VV
  • February 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment (New Title) (0009), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • May 15, 2007: Majority Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1343h} for May 31(vote 14-1;RC); HC42, pg.1503
  • May 15, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1343h
  • May 15, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1680h}
  • May 15, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #1680h
  • May 31, 2007: Majority Committee Amendment #1343h, Adopted, DIV 212-123
  • May 31, 2007: Floor Amendment #1913h (Rep Fontas and Kurk): AF, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1343h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Foster Concurs with House Amendment{1343}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2361} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2361} Adopted
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Eff. Date 07/16/07, Chapter 0335

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