SB 503-FN (2008): relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.
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SB 503-FN (2008)
relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
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 February 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0862) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 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 on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 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 kill it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Paul Ingersoll (D - Coos 4)
- Rep. William Remick (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2008, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
- April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0862} — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- February 6, 2008: Hearing; February 6, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC5
- March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0862} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.19
- March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0862}, AA, VV
- March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0862}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
- April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
- April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 16 CC (vote 16-0)
- April 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV