HB 1436 (1994): exempting vessels in the federal channel from reduced speed requirements.

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HB 1436 (1994)

exempting vessels in the federal channel from reduced speed requirements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 78

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Rep. Drake (Rock 24)
  • Rep. Ritzo (Rock 24)
  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 20, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 21, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ7,P193
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5335>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P1001
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1314-1315 + 1350
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ10,P259
  • April 20, 1994: HEARING APR20 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 20, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR21
  • April 21, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ12,P311 + 318
  • April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P329
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
  • May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 07/05/94 CHAP.0078

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