HB 179 (2009): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.

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HB 179 (2009)

requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 9:30 AM LOB 207 (Orig LOB 203)
  • March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 117 (2005): requiring automobile insurance to register a vehicle.
  • HB 613-FN (2020): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.
  • HB 563 (2001): requiring drivers to carry automobile insurance and permitting drivers to choose the amount of uninsured motorist insurance that they carry.
  • HB 636-FN (2003): relative to mandatory automobile insurance.
  • HB 639-FN (2009): relative to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance.

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