SB 240-FN (2014): relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.

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SB 240-FN (2014)

relative to authorizing temporary registrations of off-highway recreational vehicles for nonresidents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 286

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 2014 and February 4, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0424s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 13, 2014. On February 13, 2014 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0424s, NT, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (0424s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0673s). The committee's amendment (0673s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2014 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 April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 23, 2014 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 286 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • February 4, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 15, 2014, 11:15 AM: public hearing, LOB 203
  • April 16, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, or immediatley following House session LOB 203
  • April 29, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0424s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0673s — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 28, 2014: Hearing: 1/28/14, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC4
  • January 28, 2014: Hearing: 1/28/14, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • February 4, 2014: Hearing: 2/4/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC5
  • February 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0424s, NT, 2/13/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Sen. Bragdon Moved to Remove SB 240 from the Consent Calendar
  • February 13, 2014: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • February 13, 2014: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 0424s, NT, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0424s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0424s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0673s, 3/27/14; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 0673s, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0673s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/2014) and Referred to Transportation
  • April 15, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/15/2014 1:15 PM LOB 203
  • April 15, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/15/2014 11:15 AM LOB 203
  • April 16, 2014: =Rescheduled= Executive Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM or immediatley following House session LOB 203
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 22, 2014: =Cancelled= Executive Session: 4/22/2014 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • April 23, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 23, 2014: Refer to Ways and Means
  • April 29, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/29/2014 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2014: Executive Session: 5/6/2014 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-0; CC
  • May 14, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2014; Chapter 0286
  • July 29, 2014: I. Section 4-6 Effective 01/01/2018
  • July 29, 2014: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2015

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