HB 1203 (2008): relative to bicycles.

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HB 1203 (2008)

relative to bicycles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0478h). The committee's amendment (0478h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:30 AM LOB 203
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203 (Continued 2/14/08 10:00 AM LOB 203 if Needed)
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h for Mar 5 CC (vote 11-3)
  • February 14, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0478h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0478h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0478h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0209

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