HB 372-FN (1991): relative to further protection of scenic roads in municipalities and the removal of trees posing a safety hazard.
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HB 372-FN (1991)
relative to further protection of scenic roads in municipalities and the removal of trees posing a safety hazard.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Public Works
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 134
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1991, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. B. Packard (Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hanselman (Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1991, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
- March 19, 1991, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 30, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB WORKS; HJ16,P148
- February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB07 DUE ON FEB28
- February 12, 1991: HEARING FEB12 11:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
- February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR06 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
- March 1, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC33,P557-558
- March 6, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40,P730-731 + 739
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- March 19, 1991: HEARING MAR19 09:45 RM104,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- April 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR30
- April 30, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ20,P271 + 281
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1709
- May 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ23,P310
- May 20, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/91 EFF: 07/19/91 CHAP.0134