HB 1546 (2014): relative to insurance coverage for tractors.
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HB 1546 (2014)
relative to insurance coverage for tractors.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 276
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 and March 4, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0833h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0833h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1514s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1514s) 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 7, 2014 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1514s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Billie Butler. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Guy Comtois (R - Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 10)
- Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6)
- Rep. Stephen Palmer (R - Hills 23)
- Rep. Richard Gordon (R - Rock 35)
- Sen. Sam Cataldo (R - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2014, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 20, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 15, 2014, 1:45 PM: hearing, LOB 103
Votes
- March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0833h — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1514s — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2014, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1514s — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 13, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 11:00 AM LOB 302
- February 13, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 11:00 AM LOB 302
- February 20, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/20/2014 9:30 AM LOB 302
- February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 2:00 PM LOB 302
- March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 1:15 PM LOB 302
- March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0833h (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/14 and Referred to Transportation
- March 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0833h AA VV
- March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0833h MA VV
- April 15, 2014: Hearing: 4/15/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC14
- April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1514s, 5/1/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
- May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1514s, AA, VV
- May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1514s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 7, 2014: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1514s (Rep. Butler) MA VV
- May 15, 2014: Enrolled
- July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/28/2014; Chapter 0276; Effective Date 9/26/2014