SB 305 (2014): relative to licensure of motor vehicle dealers dealer registrations, and vehicle inspections.

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SB 305 (2014)

relative to licensure of motor vehicle dealers dealer registrations, and vehicle inspections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 245

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0126s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0126s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 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 March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1211h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1211h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1211h, NT” 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 21, 2014, making it Chapter 245 of the session laws. It took effect on September 19, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2014, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0126s — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1211h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1211h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 16, 2014: Hearing: 1/16/2014, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0126s, 1/30/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Amendment 0126s, AA, VV
  • January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0126s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/2014 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1211h, NT (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 16, 2014: Amendment #2014-1211h (New Title) AA VV
  • April 16, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1211h (New Title) MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1211h, NT, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 21, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/21/2014; Chapter 0245; Effective 09/19/2014

Laws It Would Change

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