HB 700-FN (1991): relative to highway planning corridors.

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HB 700-FN (1991)

relative to highway planning corridors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 309

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to pass it. 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 20, 1991. On May 15, 1991 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules to consider”, on a motion by Sen. Oleson. On May 15, 1991 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 16, 1991 the Senate adopted “Recommit”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 28, 1991 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 29, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 29, 1991 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 12, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 1991, making it Chapter 309 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
  • Rep. Wadsworth (Graf 13)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Dupont (SD6)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
  • March 20, 1991, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 15, 1991, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1991, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ23,P301
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 22, 1991: HEARING FEB22 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • February 25, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR06 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1991: PASSED; HJ40,P732 + 739
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • March 20, 1991: HEARING MAR20 09:45 RM104,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • May 15, 1991: SEN OLESON SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA 2/3VV; SJ25,P341
  • May 15, 1991: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN DELAHUNTY MA VV; SJ25,P341
  • May 16, 1991: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN OLESON MA VV; RECOMMITTED TO TRANSPORTN
  • May 16, 1991: SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ26,P397
  • May 27, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY28
  • May 28, 1991: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN DELAHUNTY MA VV; SJ28,P465
  • May 29, 1991: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN CURRIER MA VV;SEN CURRIER FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ29,P537-538 + 547
  • May 29, 1991: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP GROSS MA; (SEE PERM JRN
  • June 5, 1991: REP G. CHANDLER MOVED TO RECONSIDER REQ FOR CONF COMM, MA VV; HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP G. CHANDLER MA VV; HJ89,P1962
  • June 11, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; SJ30,P595
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ92,P2036
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ31,P630
  • June 13, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ92,P2040
  • June 24, 1991: SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR 06/24/91 EFF. 01/01/92 CHAP.0309

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