HB 901 (2008): relative to nondriver’s identification cards.

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HB 901 (2008)

relative to nondriver’s identification cards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 277

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 21, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2007, May 15, 2007, June 5, 2007, June 26, 2007 and September 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2518h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2518h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate adopted “Recommit to Committee” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1949) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1949) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 277 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007, 4:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 24, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • June 5, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • September 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 23, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 26, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AM #2518h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Recommit to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • March 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/20/2007 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007: Executive Session: 3/21/07 4:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 24, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 4/24/2007 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • May 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • June 5, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • June 26, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • September 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • October 23, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/23/2007 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 5, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2518h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2518h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2518h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with AM #2518h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • March 26, 2008: Hearing; March 26, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC11C
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Recommit to Committee, MA, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1949 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1949}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 08/26/2008; Chapter 0277

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