SB 678 (1994): establishing a committee to study the fairness and equity of the current turnpike road toll system and the feasibility of financing highway projects through alternative means.

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SB 678 (1994)

establishing a committee to study the fairness and equity of the current turnpike road toll system and the feasibility of financing highway projects through alternative means.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 16, 1994 and was referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Baldizar (SD12) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3)
  • Rep. Burnham (Ches 8)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30)
  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 27)
  • Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P17
  • January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4803>; SC7,P31
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P69 + 78
  • February 8, 1994: NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, SEN BALDIZAR; SJ4,P80
  • February 10, 1994: SEN BALDIZAR MOVED TO RECONSIDER, MA VV; SEN BALDIZAR FL AM<5039> AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ5,P119 + (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • February 16, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ27,P809
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/16/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 01:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • March 17, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR31 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 31, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ45,P1473

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