HB 1247 (2010): establishing a speed limit for vehicles traveling through toll collection areas.

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HB 1247 (2010)

establishing a speed limit for vehicles traveling through toll collection areas.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 51

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 and February 9, 2010. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0584h) by a vote of 12–1. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. The committee's amendment (0584h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 3, 2010 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Sapareto)” on a roll call 165–189. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 51 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2010, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 26, 2010, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 9, 2010, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 8, 2010, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0584h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 3, 2010, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP SAPARETO) — yeas 165, nays 189, failed
  • April 14, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 21, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/21/2010 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:45 AM LOB 203
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • February 10, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0584h(NT) for Feb 17 RC (Vote 12-1)
  • February 10, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0584h (New Title)
  • February 10, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0584h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0584h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Reconsideration (Rep Sapareto): MF RC 165-189
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 8, 2010: Hearing: April 8, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 11:10 a.m.; SC12
  • April 8, 2010: Hearing: April 8, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 8, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/14/10; SC15
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Effective 05/18/2010; Chapter 0051

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