SB 159 (2013): exempting drivers of eligible agricultural and farm vehicles from certain federal motor carrier regulations and relative to drivers’ license renewals of members of the armed forces and federal employees and their spouses.

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SB 159 (2013)

exempting drivers of eligible agricultural and farm vehicles from certain federal motor carrier regulations and relative to drivers’ license renewals of members of the armed forces and federal employees and their spouses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 185

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0367s). The committee's amendment (0367s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-0715s), offered by Sen. Rausch, was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2013 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 March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1531h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1531h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 24, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 14, 2013, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0367s, 0715s — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1531h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1531h (NT) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 12, 2013: Hearing: 2/12/13, Room 103, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0367s, 3/7/13; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0367s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Sen. Rausch Floor Amendment #2013-0715s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0367s, 0715s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Transportation; HJ31, PG.1075
  • April 17, 2013: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #2013-1300h(NT): 4/24/2013 1:30 PM LOB 203
  • April 24, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/24/2013 1:15 PM LOB 203 ==Or Following House Session==
  • May 14, 2013: Executive Session: 5/14/2013 10:45 AM LOB 203
  • May 15, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1531h(NT) for May 22 (Vote 16-0; CC); HC39, PG.1262
  • May 15, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1531h (New Title); HC39, PG.1332-1333
  • May 22, 2013: Amendment #1531h(NT): AA VV; HJ43, PG.1471-1472
  • May 22, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1531h(NT): MA VV; HJ43, PG.1471-1472
  • June 6, 2013: Sen. Boutin Moved Concur with House Amendment 1531h (NT), MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2013; Chapter 0185; Effective 07/02/2013

Laws It Would Change

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