HB 185 (1989): clarifying the department of transportation's authority in maintaining and operating rail operations.
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HB 185 (1989)
clarifying the department of transportation's authority in maintaining and operating rail operations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 36
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On February 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 30, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 12, 1989, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Pearson (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- March 21, 1989, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORT
- January 23, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/23/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- February 1, 1989: HEARING 02/01/89 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 10, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 2/23 VOTE (15-0;CC)
- February 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ30, P582 + 590
- February 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- March 21, 1989: HEARING 3/21 9:15 RM 104 FOR:TRANSPORTATION
- March 21, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- March 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
- March 23, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ63, P1871
- March 30, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 12, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/12/89 EFF: 6/11/89 CHAP: 36