SB 33-A (1989): relative to construction on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 33-A (1989)

relative to construction on the Spaulding turnpike and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 356

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–5. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On May 9, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1989 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 16, 1989 the House adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 23, 1989 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report”. On May 23, 1989 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report”. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1989, making it Chapter 356 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Dupont (SD6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Frechette (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, RM 103LOB
  • April 4, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
  • April 25, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH

Votes

  • April 13, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1989, House: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CAPITAL BUDGET
  • January 12, 1989: HEARING 1/12/89 1:30 RM 103LOB FOR:CAPITAL BUDGET
  • February 10, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 14, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 8, 1989: =CANCELED HEARING=3/21/8910:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • April 4, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 4/4/89 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • April 6, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/13 VOTE (12-5)
  • April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; REF TO APPROP; HJ70, P2131-2132
  • April 25, 1989: HEARING 4/25/89 10:30 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • May 5, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/9 VOTE (14-0)
  • May 9, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ83, P2582-2583 + 2603
  • May 16, 1989: SENATE NONCONCUR WITH HOUSE AM, REQ CONF COMM
  • May 16, 1989: PRES APPTS SENS: TORR, DUPONT, & KRASKER
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, REP PHELPS MA VV
  • May 16, 1989: SPKR APPTS MARSH, C. BROWN, R. PEARSON & FRECHETTE; HJ89, P2712
  • May 23, 1989: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED (H AM); HJ93, P2760
  • May 23, 1989: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 472
  • June 2, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/2/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 356

Laws It Would Change

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