HB 1310 (2012): increasing the number of days a motorcycle learner’s permit is valid and requiring a driver’s license for persons under 18 years of age to receive a motorcycle learner’s permit.

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HB 1310 (2012)

increasing the number of days a motorcycle learner’s permit is valid and requiring a driver’s license for persons under 18 years of age to receive a motorcycle learner’s permit.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0517h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0517h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1404s). The committee's amendment (1404s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1404s(NT) (Rep Packard)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2012, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 7, 2012, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 22, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0517h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1404s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1404s(NT) (Rep Packard) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 11:45 AM LOB 203
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0517h for Feb 15 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0517h
  • February 15, 2012: Amendment #0517h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0517h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 22, 2012: Hearing: 3/22/12, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1404s, NT, 4/11/12; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Committee Amendment 1404s; NT, AA, VV
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1404s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1404s(NT) (Rep Packard): MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/05/2012; Effective 08/04/2012; Chapter 0121

Laws It Would Change

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