HB 1193-FN (1998): relative to installing vending machines at welcome and tourist information centers on state highways.

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HB 1193-FN (1998)

relative to installing vending machines at welcome and tourist information centers on state highways.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 4, 1998 and March 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 9, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1998, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Vaillancourt (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
  • Rep. W. McCarty (Hills 38)
  • Rep. D'Allesandro (Hills 46)
  • Rep. Cloutier (Sull 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 4, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
  • March 17, 1998, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
  • April 28, 1998, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ3,P99
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:45 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • January 28, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ15,P731
  • March 4, 1998: DIV II SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS MAR04 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: FINANC
  • March 17, 1998: DIVII SUBCOM WORK SESS MAR17 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • March 18, 1998: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR25 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • March 20, 1998: PROP FIN COMM AM<1130>; HC26,P1293-1294
  • March 25, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1388 + 1405
  • April 9, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ10,P275
  • April 28, 1998: HEARING APR28 3:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 14, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ15,P368 + 371
  • May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ51,P2038
  • May 28, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ17,P432
  • June 8, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/98 EFF: 06/08/98 CHAP.0142

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