HB 1016 (1990): relative to altering municipal highway classifications.

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HB 1016 (1990)

relative to altering municipal highway classifications.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 97

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 1, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 8, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On March 27, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 13, 1990, making it Chapter 97 of the session laws. It took effect on April 13, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Beaton (Merr 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Nichols (Merr 2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1990, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 6, 1990, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, RM 103,SH

Votes

  • February 1, 1990, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUNICIPAL & COUNTY GOVT; HJ7,P229
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 11, 1990: HEARING JAN11 11:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • January 25, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB01 (VOTE 15-0)
  • January 30, 1990: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC22,P694-695
  • February 1, 1990: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ27,P839 + 859
  • February 8, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CAPITAL BUDGET
  • March 6, 1990: HEARING 3/6/90 11:45 RM 103,SH FOR: CAPITAL BUDGET
  • March 8, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 8, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 27, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ49,P1542
  • April 3, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1709
  • April 10, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 13, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/13/90 EFF: 04/13/90 CHAP. 0097

Laws It Would Change

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