SB 303-FN (2008): relative to special number plates.
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SB 303-FN (2008)
relative to special number plates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 100
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. On February 14, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On February 14, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. A floor amendment (0475), offered by Sen. Letourneau, was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Sharon Carson (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Marshall Quandt (R - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
- March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Letourneau/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
- February 7, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Letourneau/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
- April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- January 16, 2008: Hearing; January 16, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC2
- January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
- January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 23Y- 0N; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/07/08]; SC5
- February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
- February 7, 2008: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
- February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Transportation
- February 14, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- February 14, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment{0475} [Not Voted On]
- February 14, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
- February 14, 2008: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- February 14, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment{0475}, AA, VV
- February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0475} RC 23Y-0N; OT3rdg
- February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
- April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
- April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 Reg (vote 13-3)
- April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Sec.2 Eff. 05/28/08; Rem. Eff. 07/01/08 , Chapter 0100