SB 581 (2024): relative to temporary drivers licenses and non-driver identification cards.
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SB 581 (2024)
relative to temporary drivers licenses and non-driver identification cards.
- 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 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it 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 April 23, 2024, with 6 people signed in online: 6 in support. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2024 and May 14, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, 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 9 to 8.
Sponsors
- Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2024, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
- April 23, 2024, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- May 7, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- May 14, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- October 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 8, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 16, 2024: Hearing: 01/16/2024, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
- February 8, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/08/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/08/2024
- February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Transportation
- April 23, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/23/2024 11:20 am LOB 203
- May 7, 2024: Executive Session: 05/07/2024 01:30 pm LOB 203
- May 14, 2024: Executive Session: 05/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 203
- May 14, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/14/2024 (Vote 19-0; 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 9-8)