SB 379 (2008): relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.

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SB 379 (2008)

relative to boating while intoxicated and transporting alcoholic beverages by a minor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 316

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0963) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1272h). The committee's amendment (1272h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 316 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 1, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 8, 2008, 8:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0963} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1272h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1272} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC4
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0963} [03/20/08]; SC11, Pg.8
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0963}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0963}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 8:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1272h for April 16 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1272h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1272h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1272h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Concur with House Amendment{1272}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 07/02/08, Chapter 0316

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