SB 308 (2022): relative to driver's licenses for certain visa holders.

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SB 308 (2022)

relative to driver's licenses for certain visa holders.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0441s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0441s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 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 March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 4, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • October 4, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0441s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 101, LOB, 01:40 pm
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0441s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0441s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0441s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Transportation
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/26/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • October 4, 2022: Executive Session: 10/04/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-0)

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