HB 1458 (1996): relative to the commissioner's authority to make expenditures for certain railroad projects, and requiring the state to provide warning signs for public crossings over state-owned railroad lines.
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@misc{bill-1996-hb1458, title = {HB 1458 (1996): relative to the commissioner's authority to make expenditures for certain railroad projects, and requiring the state to provide warning signs for public crossings over state-owned railroad lines.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1996/hb1458}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1458 (1996)
relative to the commissioner's authority to make expenditures for certain railroad projects, and requiring the state to provide warning signs for public crossings over state-owned railroad lines.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 77
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The House referred the bill to the Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, 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 May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mock (Carr 3)
- Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. F. King (SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB
Votes
- February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ4,P135
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 01:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
- February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 13-1)
- February 15, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4797>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P791
- February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; REPS A TORR & TROMBLY SUSP
- February 21, 1996: RULES TO REF TO FINANCE, MA 2/3VV; HJ30,P1111-1112
- February 27, 1996: //CANCELLED//DIV II SUBCOM WORK SESS MAR08 09:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE
- March 13, 1996: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 24-0;CC)
- March 19, 1996: PASSED; HJ42,P1504 + 1539
- March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ12,P220
- April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 08:00 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
- April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 4-0)
- April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P252 + 254
- April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
- May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1961
- May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 07/12/96 CHAP.0077