HB 489 (1993): authorizing the establishment of municipal trails.

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HB 489 (1993)

authorizing the establishment of municipal trails.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 60

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1993. The committee held a work session on January 28, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 16, 1993, making it Chapter 60 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. P. Brown (Graf 11)
  • Rep. Durham (Hills 22)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • January 28, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM211-B,LOB
  • March 17, 1993, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ8,P121
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 27, 1993: HEARING JAN27 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • January 28, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN28 09:30 RM211-B,LOB
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1246>; HC25,P576
  • March 3, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P693 + 735
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ9,P201
  • March 17, 1993: HEARING MAR17 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 24, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR25
  • March 25, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ11,P219 + 221
  • April 8, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ52,P1272
  • April 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ13,P238
  • April 16, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/16/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0060

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