HB 345 (2013): repealing the prohibition on tinted glass in motor vehicles.
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HB 345 (2013)
repealing the prohibition on tinted glass in motor vehicles.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–1. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 242–102.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 19, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 242, nays 102, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Transportation
- February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 1:15 PM LOB 203
- February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 10:00 AM LOB 203
- February 20, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 14-1; Part I, RC)
- February 20, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 6, 2013: Special Order to Mar 13 Without Objection
- March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 242-102
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1405 (2016): repealing the prohibition on after market tinted glass in motor vehicles.