HB 1618-FN-A (2008): relative to motor vehicle fees and motor vehicle violation fines and relative to appropriations from the highway fund.

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HB 1618-FN-A (2008)

relative to motor vehicle fees and motor vehicle violation fines and relative to appropriations from the highway fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0340h) was adopted on a division vote 164–141 on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 237–70. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0840h). The committee's amendment (0840h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1834) 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 roll call 23–1 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bragdon. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1834 (Reps Almy and M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 23, 2008, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 30, 2008, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 9, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 164, nays 141, passed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0340h — yeas 237, nays 70, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1834 (Reps Almy and M.Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 8:30 AM LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • January 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/30/08 2:15 PM LOB 202
  • January 31, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-3, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0340h
  • January 31, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #0330h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0340h Adopted, DIV 164-141
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0340h: MA DIV 237-70
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008: Work Session, Finance Div II Joint with Public Works: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 18-1)
  • March 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0840h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0840h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0840h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC14
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1834} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.14-15
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1834}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1834} RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Bragdon Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1834} RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1834 (Reps Almy and M.Smith): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 23, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/23/2008; Chapter 0237
  • June 30, 2008: I. Section 2 Effective 07/01/2011
  • June 30, 2008: II. Section 3 Effective 07/01/2013
  • June 30, 2008: III. Remainder Effective 07/01/2009

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