SB 109 (2009): relative to certification of excess weight vehicles.
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SB 109 (2009)
relative to certification of excess weight vehicles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 28
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0207s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 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 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 22, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 2009, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2009, 10:40 AM: hearing, LOB 101
- April 7, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 15, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0207s} — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
- February 5, 2009: Hearing; February 5, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 10:40 a.m.; SC9
- February 12, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0207s} [02/18/09];; SC11, Pg.7
- February 18, 2009: Committee Amendment {0207s} AA,VV
- February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0207s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 18, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- April 7, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/7/2009 11:30 AM LOB 203
- April 15, 2009: Executive Session: 4/15/2009 10:00 AM LOB 203 (Orig 9:30 AM)
- April 15, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 22 CC (vote 18-0)
- April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 22, 2009: Enrolled
- April 22, 2009: Enrolled
- May 11, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/09; Effective 07/07/09; Chapter 0028