HB 586-FN-LOCAL (2016): relative to registration of automobile utility trailers.

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HB 586-FN-LOCAL (2016)

relative to registration of automobile utility trailers.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 29, 2015 and October 13, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2485h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2485h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2016 and March 15, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 10, 2015, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • September 29, 2015, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 13, 2015, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 20, 2015, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 2, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 21, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • January 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2485h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 3, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 10, 2015: Executive Session: 2/10/2015 1:30 PM LOB 203
  • February 10, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • September 29, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/29/2015 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • October 13, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/13/2015 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • October 20, 2015: Executive Session: 10/20/2015 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2485h for Jan 6 (Vote 8-3; RC)
  • January 20, 2016: Amendment #2015-2485h: AA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2485h: MA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Referred to Ways and Means 01/20/2016
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 01:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 18, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 03/15/2016 09:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/23/2016 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/23/2016
  • September 21, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016: Executive Session: 10/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-7)

Laws It Would Change

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