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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 30, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 29, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the need for awareness of the increased risks of driving 15-passenger vans.
Encourages operators of such vans to provide adequate training for drivers and safety information to passengers, including the need to wear seat belts.
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Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R–TN
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2888)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2888)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 964.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2888-2890)
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 210.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-608.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-608.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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