HB 1235 (2008): relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies.

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HB 1235 (2008)

relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0374h). The committee's amendment (0374h) 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 April 2, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1215) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 30, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1215 (Rep Ryan)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 2, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0374h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1215} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1215 (Rep Ryan) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 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 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0374h for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0374h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0374h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0374h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 2, 2008: Hearing; April 2, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC13
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1215} [04/10/08]; SC14, Pg.7
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Amendment{1215}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1215}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1215 (Rep Ryan): MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0146

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