HB 1496-FN (2008): establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.

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HB 1496-FN (2008)

establishing motor vehicle learners' permits and relative to youth operators' licenses.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • 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 17, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 31, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0360h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0914h), by a vote of 14–2. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0914h) was rejected on a voice vote on March 19, 2008. On March 19, 2008 the House adopted “Uphold Ruling of Chair (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a roll call 264–47. On March 19, 2008 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Winters)” on a division vote 77–242. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 202–119. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, 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
  • February 21, 2008, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 16, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0360h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: RULING OF CHAIR UPHELD (REP VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 264, nays 47, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Reconsideration (Rep Winters) — yeas 77, nays 242, failed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 202, nays 119, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Referred to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:00 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: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 11-4, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0360h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0360h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0360h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/21/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • March 10, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0914h
  • March 10, 2008: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #0914h
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Minority Committee Amendment #0914h Failed, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Uphold Ruling of Chair (Rep Vaillancourt): MA RC 264-47
  • March 19, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep Winters): MF DIV 77-242
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA RC 202-119
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 16, 2008: Hearing; April 16, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC15
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV

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