HB 215 (2009): making technical corrections to certain OHRV and snowmobile laws.

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HB 215 (2009)

making technical corrections to certain OHRV and snowmobile laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 176

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2022) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 176 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 3, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 10, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 31, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 7, 2009, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:30 AM LOB 203
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 24, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2009 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:15 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Executive Session: 4/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 19-0)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • May 7, 2009: Hearing; May 7, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC22
  • May 21, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022 Adopted
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022 Adopted
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 09/11/2009; Chapter 0176

Laws It Would Change

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