Senate passes H563 on criminal motor-vehicle offenses by voice vote

The Senate approved H563, "An act relating to criminal motor vehicle offenses involving unlawful trespass, theft or unauthorized operation," on third reading during the day's session. A reader presented the bill title on the floor and the presiding officer put the question to the body, which responded by voice vote.

The bill was presented on third reading with no amendments offered. After the reading the presiding officer asked, "The question is, shall the bill pass?" and proceeded to call for those in favor; the presiding officer then announced, "The ayes have it, and you have passed H563." The transcript records a voice vote only and does not include a roll-call tally or individual member votes.

Because the transcript contains only the bill title read aloud and the voice-vote announcement, the record in this session does not include statements of support, opposition, or floor debate that would further explain specific changes the bill makes to existing law. The bill's printed title as read on the floor is the only substantive description in the transcript: "An act relating to criminal motor vehicle offenses involving unlawful trespass, theft or unauthorized operation."

The Senate took no additional floor action on H563 during the recorded segments. Next procedural steps (such as certification to the Governor or implementation details) are not recorded in the session transcript provided.