SB 178-FN (1993): allowing the state to acquire rail properties for other transportation purposes, including recreational trails and making an appropriation therefor.
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SB 178-FN (1993)
allowing the state to acquire rail properties for other transportation purposes, including recreational trails and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Public Works
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 267
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate make no recommendation. On April 15, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 15, 1993 and was referred to the House Public Works committee. On April 29, 1993 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for deadlines”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Trombly. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1. On May 11, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. On May 11, 1993 the House adopted “Suspend Rules on deadline”, on a motion by Rep. M Hill & Trombly. On May 11, 1993 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for hearing”, on a motion by Rep. C Brown. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1993 the House voted to pass it. On May 25, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 267 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 1993.
Sponsors
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 1993, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
- May 4, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
- May 12, 1993, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100, ST HOUSE
Votes
- February 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — division vote, passed
- April 15, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ2,P32
- February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 09:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB11
- February 11, 1993: PASSED AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ4,P57
- April 14, 1993: COMM REPORT NO RECOMMENDATION APR15
- April 15, 1993: COMM FL AM<2410>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P265
- April 15, 1993: + P268
- April 15, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ61,P1494
- April 15, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 04/20/93 DUE ON 04/29/93
- April 29, 1993: REPS GROSS & TROMBLY SUSP RULES FOR DEADLINES,MA 2/3VV;HJ64,P1601
- May 4, 1993: HEARING MAY04 10:45 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
- May 6, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY11 (VOTE 16-1)
- May 7, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2656>; HC67,P1654
- May 11, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV;HJ72,P1769-70
- May 11, 1993: REPS M HILL & TROMBLY SUSP RULES ON DEADLINE, MA 2/3VV;HJ72,P1775
- May 11, 1993: REP C BROWN SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3VV; HJ72,P1775
- May 12, 1993: HEARING MAY12 01:15 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
- May 17, 1993: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
- May 20, 1993: PASSED; HJ79,P1876 + 1897
- May 25, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN MACDONALD MA VV; SJ20,P457
- June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P487
- June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1986
- June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 08/14/93 CHAP.0267