HB 1172 (1996): relative to bridge regulations.
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HB 1172 (1996)
relative to bridge regulations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 38
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 25, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 1996, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- March 27, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- March 28, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ4,P125
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 11:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
- January 17, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN25 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- January 25, 1996: PASSED; HJ14,P455 + 466
- February 8, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ6,P69
- March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
- March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 28, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ13,P226 + 228
- April 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ18,P306
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0038