HB 553-FN (2015): relative to dealer registration privileges by a dealership management company and proof of ownership of a vehicle at the time of sale.

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HB 553-FN (2015)

relative to dealer registration privileges by a dealership management company and proof of ownership of a vehicle at the time of sale.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 198

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0479h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0479h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 553 to 5/14/15, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2015-1697s), offered by Sen. Stiles, was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1697s (Rep S. Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2015, making it Chapter 198 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 7, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0479h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1697s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1697s (Rep S. Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 3, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/3/2015 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0479h for Mar 11 (Vote 16-0; RC); HC19, PG. 409
  • March 11, 2015: Amendment #0479h: AA VV
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0479h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC16
  • April 13, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Special Order HB 553 to 5/14/15, Without Objection, MA
  • May 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/14/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC21
  • May 14, 2015: Sen. Stiles Moved to Remove HB 553-FN from the Consent Calendar
  • May 14, 2015: Sen. Stiles Floor Amendment #2015-1697s, AA, VV
  • May 14, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1697s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1697s (Rep S. Smith): MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/2015; Chapter 198; Effective 9/4/2015

Laws It Would Change

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