HB 1649-FN (2016): relative to state inspection of new motor vehicles.
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HB 1649-FN (2016)
relative to state inspection of new motor vehicles.
- Status: Killed
- 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 a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29)
- Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Claire Rouillard (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 2)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 2, 2016, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Transportation
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 10:40 AM LOB 203
- February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 02:00 PM LOB 203
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-1; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1507-FN (2018): relative to state inspection of new motor vehicles.