SB 78 (2015): relative to original and youth operators' licenses.
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SB 78 (2015)
relative to original and youth operators' licenses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 113
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 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 4, 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. 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 113 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 2015.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 8)
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2015, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
- April 7, 2015, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 21, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 19, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- January 27, 2015: Hearing:=== CANCELLED === 1/27/15, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
- February 5, 2015: Hearing: 2/5/15, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC8
- February 10, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/19/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC10
- February 19, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- April 7, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/7/2015 1:30 PM 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
- May 6, 2015: Enrolled
- May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
- June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2015; Chapter 0113; Effective 08/07/2015