HB 1259 (2018): relative to passenger restraints.

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HB 1259 (2018)

relative to passenger restraints.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1259 on Table” on a roll call 195–126, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 27, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 195, nays 126, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 27, 2018: Executive Session: 02/27/2018 LOB 203
  • February 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Lay HB 1259 on Table (Rep. Steven Smith): MA RC 195-126 03/15/2018

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