SB 160 (2015): relative to duplicate vessel registration certificates.

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SB 160 (2015)

relative to duplicate vessel registration certificates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 212

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 21, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 29, 2015 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it 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 212 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 7, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 21, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 5, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 3, 2015: Hearing: 2/3/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC8
  • February 3, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/12/15; SC9
  • February 12, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 21, 2015: Executive Session: 4/21/2015 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • April 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Apr 29 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • April 29, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 29, 2015: Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 5/5/2015 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 21, 2015: Executive Session: 5/21/2015 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jun 3 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 07/06/2015; Chapter 0212; Effective 07/01/2015

Laws It Would Change

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