HB 621-FN (2015): establishing fines for violations of the "wide berth" laws.
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HB 621-FN (2015)
establishing fines for violations of the "wide berth" laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 112
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 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 voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2015, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Hansberry (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Shawn Sweeney (R - Hills 23)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 17, 2015, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 7, 2015, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
Votes
- March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- February 10, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/10/2015 10:30 AM LOB 203
- February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 3:00 PM LOB 203
- February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 14-1; RC); HC18, PG. 364
- March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 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: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
- May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
- June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2015; Chapter 112; Effective Date 8/7/2015