SB 465-FN (2024): relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies involving a stopped or standing vehicle.
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SB 465-FN (2024)
relative to motorist duties when approaching highway emergencies involving a stopped or standing vehicle.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0113s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0113s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2024 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 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 7.
Sponsors
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
- Rep. Dru Fox (D - Ches 2)
- Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 4, 2024, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
- March 19, 2024, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- May 7, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- October 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- January 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0113s — voice vote, passed
- May 23, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Transportation
- January 4, 2024: Hearing: 01/04/2024, Room 101, LOB, 02:15 pm
- January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0113s , 01/18/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 18, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0113s , AA, VV; 01/18/2024
- January 18, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0113s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024
- February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Transportation
- March 19, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/19/2024 01:40 pm LOB 203
- May 7, 2024: Executive Session: 05/07/2024 01:30 pm LOB 203
- May 7, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 23, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/23/2024
- October 15, 2024: Executive Session: 10/15/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-7)
Laws It Would Change
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