HB 1583-FN (2016): allowing for voluntary donations to veterans' organizations through a check-off box on driver's license applications and automobile registration forms.
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HB 1583-FN (2016)
allowing for voluntary donations to veterans' organizations through a check-off box on driver's license applications and automobile registration forms.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 2016 and January 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 14, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Linda Massimilla (D - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)
- Rep. Brad Bailey (R - Graf 14)
- Rep. Caroletta Alicea (D - Merr 8)
- Rep. Joseph Hannon (R - Straf 25)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Joshua Whitehouse (R - Straf 2)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 2:40 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB203
- January 19, 2016, 2:20 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB203
- January 26, 2016, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB203
- September 14, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 4, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Transportation
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 02:40 PM LOB203
- January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 02:20 PM LOB203
- January 26, 2016: Executive Session: 01/26/2016 02:30 PM LOB203
- February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/04/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 4, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/04/2016
- September 14, 2016: Executive Session: 09/14/2016 01:00 PM LOB 203
- October 26, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)