SB 520-FN (2018): relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.

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SB 520-FN (2018)

relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0617s). The committee's amendment (2018-0617s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On February 22, 2018 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On February 22, 2018 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass with an amendment on a voice vote, but its third reading was left pending. On February 22, 2018 the Senate again voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 22, 2018 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. A floor amendment (2018-1149s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 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 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 and April 24, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1648h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1648h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon.

Hearings and Sessions

January 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
April 3, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
April 24, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

February 22, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
February 22, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0617s — voice vote, passed
February 22, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
March 22, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0617s and 2018-1149s — voice vote, passed
May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1648h — voice vote, passed
May 10, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
January 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0617s , 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0617s , AA, VV; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0617s ; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0617s, MA, VV; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 02/22/2018
March 22, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/22/2018
March 22, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-1149s , AA, VV; 03/22/2018
March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0617s and 2018-1149s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018
March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Transportation
April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 01:30 PM LOB 203
April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 203
April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 01:00 PM LOB 203
May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1648h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1648h : AA VV 05/02/2018
May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1648h: MA VV 05/02/2018
May 10, 2018: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018

Laws It Would Change

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