HB 1585-FN (2012): relative to inspections of trucks and buses.

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HB 1585-FN (2012)

relative to inspections of trucks and buses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2012, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2012, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 29, 2012, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 10:45 AM LOB 203
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 22 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 29, 2012: Hearing: 3/29/12, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/11/12; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 11, 2012: Enrolled
  • April 18, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/02/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0038

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