HB 1590-FN (2008): establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

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HB 1590-FN (2008)

establishing a DWI victim fatality sign program.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0697h). The committee's amendment (0697h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 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 study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 2, 2008, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0697h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Referred to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 11:30 AM LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0697h NT for Mar 12 Reg (vote 15-1)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0697h (New Title)
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0697h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0697h NT: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 2, 2008: Hearing; April 2, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV

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