HB 1339-FN-A (1996): to study the feasibility of an alternative highway for Route 3 in Franklin.

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HB 1339-FN-A (1996)

to study the feasibility of an alternative highway for Route 3 in Franklin.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 48

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 16, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 4, 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 48 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. C. Chandler (Merr 8)
  • Rep. E. Chandler (Merr 1)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ4,P131
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 09:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 19-1;CC)
  • February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4747>(NEW TITLE); HC20,P594
  • February 13, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ25,P810-811 + 821
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ9,P113
  • April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P252 + 254
  • April 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ18,P306
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 04/24/96 CHAP.0048

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