HB 1461 (2008): relative to penalties for vehicle overload.
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HB 1461 (2008)
relative to penalties for vehicle overload.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 31, 2008. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 6. On February 6, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on August 27, 2008 and September 23, 2008. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jim Ryan (D - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- January 24, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- January 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- January 31, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- August 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- September 23, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 9:30 AM LOB 203
- January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:00 AM LOB 203
- January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 9:00 AM LOB 203
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 203
- January 31, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/31/08 10:00 PM LOB 203
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-0, CC)
- February 6, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Transportation for Interim Study
- August 27, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/27/2008 10:00 PM LOB 203
- August 27, 2008: Interim Study Subcom Work Session Dept of Safety Updates: 8/27/2008 10:30 PM LOB 203
- August 27, 2008: Interim Study Subcom Work Session Dept of Transportation Updates: 8/27/2008 11:30 PM LOB 203
- September 23, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/23/2008 9:30 AM LOB 203
- September 23, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 11-0)