HB 126-FN (1993): requiring the commissioner of transportation to establish an adopt-a-highway program.

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HB 126-FN (1993)

requiring the commissioner of transportation to establish an adopt-a-highway program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 11, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1993, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
  • March 3, 1993, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
  • April 6, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — division vote, passed
  • May 19, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ8,P106
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 14, 1993: HEARING JAN14 10:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • January 29, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB11 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 11, 1993: PASSED; HJ22,P444 + 477
  • February 18, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P118
  • March 3, 1993: HEARING MAR03 09:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR11
  • March 11, 1993: PASSED AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ9,P204
  • April 6, 1993: HEARING APR06 09:30 RM212,LOB FOR: CAP BUDGET
  • May 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAY19
  • May 19, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ19,P403 + 450
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ84,P1940
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P486
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 08/08/93 CHAP.0177

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