SB 470-FN (2024): relative to allowing toll-free use for vehicles registered with municipal plates.
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@misc{bill-2024-sb470, title = {SB 470-FN (2024): relative to allowing toll-free use for vehicles registered with municipal plates.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2024/sb470}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
SB 470-FN (2024)
relative to allowing toll-free use for vehicles registered with municipal plates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 18
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 2024-0068s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0068s) 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 Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2024, with one person signed in online in support. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2024, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 2024.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 4, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
- March 20, 2024, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 307
- March 20, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 307
Votes
- January 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0068s — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — 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, 01:45 pm
- January 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0068s , 01/18/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 18, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0068s , AA, VV; 01/18/2024
- January 18, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0068s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024
- February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- March 20, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/20/2024 01:00 pm LOB 307
- March 20, 2024: Executive Session: 03/20/2024 01:00 pm LOB 307
- March 20, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/20/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- April 11, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/11/2024
- May 2, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/02/2024)
- May 2, 2024: Enrolled 05/02/2024 adopted
- May 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2024; Chapter 0018; Effective 07/13/2024