HB 1552-FN (2020): requiring learner's permits for certain persons seeking drivers' licenses.

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HB 1552-FN (2020)

requiring learner's permits for certain persons seeking drivers' licenses.

  • 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 25, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2020 and March 3, 2020. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0875h) by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0875h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 167–114. 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 25, 2020, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 13, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 167, nays 114, 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 25, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/25/2020 02:00 pm LOB 203
  • February 27, 2020: Executive Session: 02/27/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 203 (if necessary)
  • March 3, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0875h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0875h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0875h: MA RC 167-114 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

Laws It Would Change

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