HB 1359-FN (2014): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of placing medal decals on special number plates for veterans.

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HB 1359-FN (2014)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of placing medal decals on special number plates for veterans.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 and March 5, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0706h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 25, 2014. The committee's amendment (2014-0706h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1520s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1520s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2014 the House adopted “Non-Concur and Request C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Bouchard. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Rausch. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 18, 2014, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Transportation
  • March 5, 2014, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation
  • April 8, 2014, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • May 27, 2014, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0706h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1520s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Non-Concur and Request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 1:45 PM LOB 203
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • March 5, 2014: Executive Session: 3/05/2014 12:00 PM (OR DURING SESSION RECESS) LOB 203
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0706h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0706h (New Title)
  • March 25, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Notter)
  • March 25, 2014: Amendment #2014-0706h (NT) AA VV
  • March 25, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0706h (New Title) MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1520s, NT, 5/1/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1520s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1520s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2014: Non-Concur and Request C of C (Rep. Bouchard); MA VV
  • May 14, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Bouchard, Michael O'Brien, Sykes, Baldasaro
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Rausch Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Boutin, Carson, and Gilmour
  • May 23, 2014: Conferee Change; Senator Watters Replaces Senator Gilmour
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 1:00 PM; LOB 203
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off

Laws It Would Change

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