SB 649-FN (2020): relative to commercial drivers' licenses and driving under the influence while driving certain commercial motor vehicles.
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SB 649-FN (2020)
relative to commercial drivers' licenses and driving under the influence while driving certain commercial motor vehicles.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection”. On March 12, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. David Starr (R - SD1)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
- Rep. Troy Merner (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Edith Tucker (D - Coos 5)
- Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2020, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 12, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2020: Hearing: 01/28/2020, Room 100, SH, 09:10 am
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection, MA; 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2020
- June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
- September 23, 2020: Died on Table
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1182 (2020): establishing the commission to study the on road usage of non-traditional motor vehicles, relative to motor vehicles and transportation, relative to roadable aircraft, and making an appropriation to the department of education for the purpose of funding the Hudson CTE center.