HB 485 (2009): establishing a committee to study enforcement of walking disability placard violations.

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HB 485 (2009)

establishing a committee to study enforcement of walking disability placard violations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 315

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 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, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 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 April 23, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 7, 2009, making it Chapter 315 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 207
  • April 23, 2009, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 9:30 AM LOB 207 (Orig LOB 203)
  • March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 23, 2009: Hearing; April 23, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 10:50 a.m.; SC20
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • August 7, 2009: Signed by the Governor 08/07/2009; Effective 08/07/2009; Chapter 0315

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