SB 490-FN (2008): relative to fees for special number plates for veterans and relative to vehicle registration fees for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.

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SB 490-FN (2008)

relative to fees for special number plates for veterans and relative to vehicle registration fees for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 355

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 with changes. The committee's amendment (0137) was rejected on a voice vote on January 23, 2008. A floor amendment (0174), offered by Sen. Letourneau, was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 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 unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1672h). The committee's amendment (1672h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 and May 28, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. 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 16, 2008, making it Chapter 355 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2008, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • March 25, 2008, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 27, 2008, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 102
  • May 28, 2008, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Letourneau/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1672h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1672}(NT); Requests C of C — 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, 11:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0137}(New Title) [01/23/08]; SC3, Pg.5-6
  • January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{0137}(New Title), AF, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment{0174}(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0174}(New Title) RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 9:00 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 16 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1672h NT for May 14 CC (vote 18-0)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1672h (New Title)
  • May 14, 2008: Amendment #1672h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1672h (New Title): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1672}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators DeVries, Kelly and Letourneau
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Graham Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Ryan, Packard, Jennifer Brown, and Davis
  • May 27, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 28, 2008: C of C Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 2:30 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2030, Senate Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2030 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2030}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/10/08; Eff. Date 07/01/08, Chapter 0355

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