SB 213-FN-A (1997): establishing a revolving fund for loans to rehabilitate class III railroads and cog railroads.
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SB 213-FN-A (1997)
establishing a revolving fund for loans to rehabilitate class III railroads and cog railroads.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 310
The Story
It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on April 2, 1997 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On April 30, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 1997, making it Chapter 310 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Gordon (SD2)
- Rep. Guay (Coos 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 101, LOB;
- April 15, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- May 7, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
Votes
- March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — division vote, passed
- March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ3, P48
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB 18 01:00 RM 101, LOB; FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 6-0)
- March 13, 1997: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE DIV; SJ8,P147
- March 24, 1997: CAP BUDGET COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 6-1)
- March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ9,P165 + 185
- April 2, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ50,P1509
- April 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/09/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
- April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 09:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WKS
- April 24, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30 (VOTE 19-0)
- April 24, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1142>; HC53,P1616-1617
- April 30, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV;HJ57,P1667-9
- May 7, 1997: HEARING MAY07 10:00 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE
- May 15, 1997: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 18-2;CC)
- May 15, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<1415>(NEW TITLE); HC62,P1800-1801
- May 20, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ66,P1903-1904 + 1951
- May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE MA, SEN PIGNATELLI MA VV; SJ21,P417
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P593
- June 20, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/20/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0310