HB 1442 (2012): relative to motorcycle noise emission regulation.

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HB 1442 (2012)

relative to motorcycle noise emission regulation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 61

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0683h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0683h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 261–80. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2012, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, Representatives Hall
  • February 14, 2012, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 5, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: OTP/AM 0683H — yeas 261, nays 80, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 7, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM Representatives Hall
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 2:30 PM LOB 203
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0683h for Feb 22 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • February 15, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0683h
  • February 22, 2012: Special Order to Next Order of Business: Without Objection
  • February 22, 2012: Amendment #0683h Adopted, VV
  • February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0683h: MA RC 261-80
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 306-308, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/18/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/14/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0061

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