HB 1551-FN (2008): relative to fees for special number plates for veterans.

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HB 1551-FN (2008)

relative to fees for special number plates for veterans.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1526) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1826) was adopted on a roll call 15–9 on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1875), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AMs{1526NT}{1826}{1875 2ndNT}(Reps Ryan & Almy)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 4, 2008, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 16, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1526}(N T) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Committee Amendment (1826s), Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1826}{1875}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AMs{1526NT}{1826}{1875 2ndNT}(Reps Ryan & Almy) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:30 PM 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 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 11-1)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 16, 2008: Hearing; April 16, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1526}(New Title) [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.29-30
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1526}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1526}(N T), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1826} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.13
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1826} RC 15Y-9N, AA
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1875}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1826}{1875}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs with Senate AMs{1526NT}{1826}{1875 2ndNT}(Reps Ryan & Almy): MA VV

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