HB 89-FN-A (1999): making an appropriation for a department of transportation study of the state house complex's space needs, and naming the newly constructed state highway bridge on Route 135 between the towns of Haverhill and Bath in honor of Raymond S. Burton.

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HB 89-FN-A (1999)

making an appropriation for a department of transportation study of the state house complex's space needs, and naming the newly constructed state highway bridge on Route 135 between the towns of Haverhill and Bath in honor of Raymond S. Burton.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 20, 1999. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 8, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On July 1, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rm201,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, Rm209,LOB
  • June 8, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 18, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ10, p126
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/06/99 due on E f
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 9:30 Rm201,LOB
  • February 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (Vote 15-0;Reg)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ29, p630
  • March 30, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Finance Hearing Mar 30 2:45 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 6 3:15 Rms210-211,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Div II Subcom work sess Apr 20 9:00 Rm209,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Maj Fin Report OTP/AM for May13 (vote 25-0;Reg)
  • May 5, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1086}; HC48, p1170
  • May 13, 1999: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ51, p1343 + 1372
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • June 8, 1999: Hearing, 6/8/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • June 29, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/29/99
  • June 29, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1830}, (New Title)
  • June 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1830} (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep E Smith MA 2/3VV; HJ77, p2064
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 7/1/1999 Chap. 0280

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