HB 1601 (2014): relative to mandatory headlamp use.

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HB 1601 (2014)

relative to mandatory headlamp use.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0265h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0265h) was adopted on a roll call 164–161 on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 161–169, on a motion by Rep. Webb. On March 12, 2014 the House adopted “Previous Question” on a division vote 255–78, on a motion by Rep. G. Richardson. On March 12, 2014 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 151–182. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vaillancourt.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 18, 2014, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Adopt 14-0265h — yeas 164, nays 161, passed
  • March 12, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 161, nays 169, failed
  • March 12, 2014, House: Previous Question — yeas 255, nays 78, passed
  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 151, nays 182, failed
  • March 12, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 1:45 PM LOB 203
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • February 28, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0265h (Vote 8-3; RC)
  • February 28, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2014: Amendment #2014-0265h AA RC 164-161
  • March 12, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Webb) MF Div 161-169
  • March 12, 2014: Previous Question (Rep. G. Richardson) MA Div 255-78
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0265h MF RC 151-182
  • March 12, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep. Vaillancourt) MA VV

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