HB 616 (1995): relative to scenic byways.
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HB 616 (1995)
relative to scenic byways.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 105
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 1995, February 14, 1995 and February 16, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 1995, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- February 7, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- February 14, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- February 16, 1995, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- April 12, 1995, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ11,P162
- January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
- February 1, 1995: HEARING FEB01 01:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
- February 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 01:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
- February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 01:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
- February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 09:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
- February 16, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 18-1;CC)
- February 16, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1351>; HC24,P523
- March 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P758 + 786
- March 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P96
- April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 08:50 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
- April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR13
- April 12, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2161>; SC29,P12
- April 13, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P228 + 235
- April 25, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP G CHANDLER MA VV; HJ59,P1631
- May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P328
- May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1859
- May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0105