HB 1144 (2012): establishing a commission to study the taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state's highways and bridges.

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HB 1144 (2012)

establishing a commission to study the taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles for the purpose of funding improvements to the state's highways and bridges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 86

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0378h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0378h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1627s). The committee's amendment (1627s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 9, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1627s (Rep Stepanek)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2012, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 24, 2012, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • January 31, 2012, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 8, 2012, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0378h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1627s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1627s (Rep Stepanek) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 24, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2012 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 2:00 PM LOB 202
  • January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0378h for Feb 8 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0378h
  • February 8, 2012: Amendment #0378h Adopted, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0378h: MA VV
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 8, 2012: Hearing: 3/8/12, Room 103, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC9
  • April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1627s, 4/18/12; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 1627s; AA, VV
  • April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1627s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 9, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1627s (Rep Stepanek): MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/29/2012; Chapter 0086
  • May 31, 2012: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2012
  • May 31, 2012: II. Remainder Effective 05/29/2012

Laws It Would Change

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