SB 285 (2012): authorizing suspension or revocation of a driver’s license for serious boating offenses and relative to loss of motorboat privileges for aggravated driving while intoxicated.

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SB 285 (2012)

authorizing suspension or revocation of a driver’s license for serious boating offenses and relative to loss of motorboat privileges for aggravated driving while intoxicated.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0431s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0431s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 43 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 27, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0431s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 19, 2012: Hearing: 1/19/12, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC2
  • February 1, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0431s, NT, 2/8/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Amendment 0431s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0431s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 27, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/27/2012 1:15 PM LOB 203 ==Executive Session May Follow==
  • March 28, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 11, 2012: Enrolled
  • April 18, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/02/2012; Chapter 0043; Effective 01/01/2013

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court