HB 1541-FN (2018): relative to registration and road toll fees for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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HB 1541-FN (2018)

relative to registration and road toll fees for hybrid and electric vehicles.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0483h) by a vote of 19–2, 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 “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2018-0483h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 158–178. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 6, 2018: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 6, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 158, nays 178, failed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 6, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 02/06/2018 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 201
  • February 14, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0483h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 19-2; 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: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Amendment #2018-0483h : AA VV 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0483h: MF RC 158-178 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/21/2018

Laws It Would Change

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