SB 29-FN (2015): relative to fines for motor vehicle offenses.

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SB 29-FN (2015)

relative to fines for motor vehicle offenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 2015 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0754s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0754s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 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. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 28, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1469h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1469h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2015 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1889h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1889h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendments #1469h, and #1889h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2015-2135) was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-2135e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 6, 2015, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 28, 2015, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 21, 2015: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 21, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0754s — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1469h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1889h — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendments #1469h, and #1889h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2015: Hearing: 2/17/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC10
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0754s, 3/12/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0754s, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0754s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation (in recess of 3/25/2015)
  • March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/21/2015 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 28, 2015: Executive Session: 4/28/2015 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • April 29, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1469h for May 6 (Vote 13-1; CC)
  • May 6, 2015: Amendment #1469h: AA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1469h: MA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • May 21, 2015: Public Hearing: 5/21/2015 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 21, 2015: Executive Session: 5/21/2015 LOB 204
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1889h for Jun 3 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1889h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1889h: MA VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendments #1469h, and #1889h, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2135-EBA: AA VV (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2135e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 6/11/2015)
  • 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 0202; Effective 01/01/2016

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