HB 471 (1997): relative to the method of refund of the road toll paid by private school bus companies.
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HB 471 (1997)
relative to the method of refund of the road toll paid by private school bus companies.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 56
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 February 5, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–2. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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, 5–0, 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 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mock (Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. W. Williams (Graf 3)
- Rep. MacNeil (Graf 7)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- April 22, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
Votes
- February 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ17,P256
- January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB05 10:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB19 (VOTE 15-2)
- February 19, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ26,P502 + 508
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P113
- March 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR01 01:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- April 22, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR22 01:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
- April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR30 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 30, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ14,P276 + 280
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0056