HB 208-LOCAL (1997): relative to the status of roads laid out by the courts of common pleas or the county commissioners.

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HB 208-LOCAL (1997)

relative to the status of roads laid out by the courts of common pleas or the county commissioners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 78

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Thulander (Hills 6) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • February 4, 1997, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 22, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ12,P175
  • January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 11:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
  • January 31, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS SCHOTANUS, CLOUTIER, GLEASON, LAMOTT, MCCARTY, MCKINLEY & VERANI)
  • February 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB04 03:00 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:FEB19 VOTE (18-0;CC)
  • February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0178>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P441
  • February 19, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P489 + 508
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P112
  • March 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR01 01:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 22, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR22 01:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 30, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ14,P276 + 280
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1952
  • May 22, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ20,P410
  • June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0078

Laws It Would Change

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