SB 516 (2018): prohibiting motorcycle-only checkpoints.

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SB 516 (2018)

prohibiting motorcycle-only checkpoints.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 153

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2018-0666s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 153 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 27, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 306-308
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0666s — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 103, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-0666s , AA, VV; 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0666s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 02:00 PM LOB 306-308
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 203
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/12/2018 (Vote 13-0; RC)
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0153; Effective 05/30/2018

Laws It Would Change

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