HB 1497-FN (2008): requiring proof of motor vehicle liability insurance prior to selling a motor vehicle to a person under 21 years of age.

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HB 1497-FN (2008)

requiring proof of motor vehicle liability insurance prior to selling a motor vehicle to a person under 21 years of age.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • February 15, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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