HB 1453 (2020): establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.

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HB 1453 (2020)

establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0353h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0353h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee 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

  • February 5, 2020, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0353h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Transportation
  • February 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 02:00 pm 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 #2020-0353h for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0353h : AA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0353h: MA VV 02/19/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Transportation
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 423 (2021): establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.

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