HB 163 (2013): relative to special number plates for disabled veterans.

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HB 163 (2013)

relative to special number plates for disabled veterans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 102

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2013, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 29, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 12, 2013, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • January 29, 2013: Executive Session: 1/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 30, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 6 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 12, 2013: Hearing: 3/12/13, Room 103, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC11
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 5/30/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC22
  • May 30, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1652
  • June 24, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/24/2013; Effective 01/01/2014; Chapter 0102

Laws It Would Change

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