SB 659-FN (2020): relative to agricultural and farm motor vehicle plates.

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SB 659-FN (2020)

relative to agricultural and farm motor vehicle plates.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0487s). The committee's amendment (2020-0487s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-0559s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Transportation committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-0487s and 2020-0559s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 28, 2020: Hearing: 01/28/2020, Room 103, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0487s , 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0487s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2020-0559s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-0487s and 2020-0559s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Transportation
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

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