HB 251-FN-LOCAL (1997): reclassifying a portion of North Main Street in the town of Farmington, a portion of Passaconaway Road in the town of Albany and a portion of Osgood Road/Mason Road in the town of Milford.

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HB 251-FN-LOCAL (1997)

reclassifying a portion of North Main Street in the town of Farmington, a portion of Passaconaway Road in the town of Albany and a portion of Osgood Road/Mason Road in the town of Milford.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 42

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 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 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 March 25, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 10, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1997, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on May 12, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Sullivan (Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
  • Rep. Spear (Straf 5)
  • Rep. Tsiros (Straf 3)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 25, 1997, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ12,P177
  • January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 23, 1997: HEARING JAN23 09:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
  • January 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB05 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • January 30, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0092>(NEW TITLE); HC15,P235
  • February 5, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ19,P325-326 + 334
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P112
  • March 25, 1997: HEARING MAR25 01:40 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR *APR01 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0856>(NEW TITLE); SC24,P15
  • March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
  • April 3, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P202 + 232
  • April 10, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP G CHANDLER MA VV; HJ50,P1564
  • April 30, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ57,P1665
  • April 30, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ15,P281
  • May 12, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/97 EFF: 05/12/97* CHAP.0042

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