HB 444 (1999): relative to establishing a study committee to review reestablishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line between Newburyport, Massachusetts and Kittery, Maine.

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HB 444 (1999)

relative to establishing a study committee to review reestablishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line between Newburyport, Massachusetts and Kittery, Maine.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 143

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1999, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws. It took effect on August 24, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, Rm203,LOB
  • May 4, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ18, p269
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 9 1:30 Rm203,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 17, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0375}; HC28,p594
  • March 25, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ33, p680 + 701
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing, 5/4/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/27/99
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1392}
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1392}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Packard MA VV; HJ62, p1643
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled; HJ67, p1783
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 25, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/25/1999 Eff: 8/24/1999 Chap. 0143
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Cohen, Hollingworth, Klemm

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