SB 442-FN (2022): relative to the suspension of a vehicle registration as a result of evading toll collection systems.

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SB 442-FN (2022)

relative to the suspension of a vehicle registration as a result of evading toll collection systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 178

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0639s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0639s) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1194s). The committee's amendment (2022-1194s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 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 31, 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 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 218–94. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 218–94. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2022, 9:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • April 12, 2022, 9:20 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0639s — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1194s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 218, nays 94, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 201, nays 103, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 8, 2022: Hearing: 02/08/2022, Room 101, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0639s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0639s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0639s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/16/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1194s , 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1194s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1194s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Transportation
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 09:20 am LOB 201-203
  • April 12, 2022: Executive Session: 04/12/2022 09:20 am LOB 201-203
  • April 13, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 218-94 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 26, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/26/2022 01:00 pm LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 218-94 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0178; Effective 01/01/2023

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