HB 1408 (2020): relative to license plate covers.

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HB 1408 (2020)

relative to license plate covers.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 and February 12, 2020. The committee voted 13–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0619h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2020 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place in next calendar” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. The committee's amendment (2020-0619h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2020, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 20, 2020, House: Special Order to regular place in next calendar — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0619h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Transportation
  • January 22, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 11:30 am LOB 203
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • February 12, 2020: Executive Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0619h for 02/19/2020 (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • February 20, 2020: Special Order to regular place in next calendar (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/20/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Amendment #2020-0619h : AA VV 03/05/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0619h: MA VV 03/05/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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