SB 333 (2012): relative to a surviving spouse's right to retain a Purple Heart plate.

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SB 333 (2012)

relative to a surviving spouse's right to retain a Purple Heart plate.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 7, 2012 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for May 15 by a vote of 14–3. On May 17, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 11, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 11, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 9 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 10, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 3, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012, 9:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • October 11, 2012, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • October 11, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 103, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 3/7/12; SC9
  • March 7, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Sen. Barnes moved Ought to Pass
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 10:30 AM LOB 203 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • April 11, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 25 (Vote 11-1; CC)
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • May 3, 2012: Public Hearing: 5/3/2012 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:30 AM LOB 203
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for May 15 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • May 17, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs for Interim Study
  • October 11, 2012: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/11/2012 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • October 11, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/11/2012 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • October 11, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 9-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 47 (2013): relative to a surviving spouse's right to retain a Purple Heart plate.

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