HB 1547 (2020): eliminating fees for walking disability placards.

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HB 1547 (2020)

eliminating fees for walking disability placards.

  • 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 February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 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 by a vote of 16–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it 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

  • February 18, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — 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
  • February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • March 3, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-3; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/12/2020
  • 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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