HB 1621-FN (2020): relative to the use of protective head gear while operating motorcycles and motorized bicycles.

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HB 1621-FN (2020)

relative to the use of protective head gear while operating motorcycles and motorized bicycles.

  • 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 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–4, 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. On March 5, 2020 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 193–141, on a motion by Rep. Ley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, Reps Hall
  • 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: Lay on Table — yeas 193, nays 141, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Transportation
  • February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm Reps Hall
  • February 12, 2020: Executive Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • February 13, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 19, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • February 20, 2020: Special Order to regular place in next calendar (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/20/2020
  • March 5, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Ley): MA RC 193-141 03/05/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

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