SB 42-LOCAL (1999): establishing a committee to study safety improvements at the U.S. Route 1 traffic circle in the city of Portsmouth.

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SB 42-LOCAL (1999)

establishing a committee to study safety improvements at the U.S. Route 1 traffic circle in the city of Portsmouth.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1999, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1999. The committee held a work session on October 12, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1999, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • May 4, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rm201,LOB

Votes

  • March 23, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation:
  • February 16, 1999: Hearing, 2/16/99, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • March 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 3/23/99
  • March 23, 1999: Ought to Pass, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ33, p686
  • March 30, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/30/1999 due on
  • May 4, 1999: Hearing May 4 10:00 Rm201,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP for May 20 (vote 16-2;CC)
  • May 20, 1999: Passed; HJ54, p1446 + 1502
  • May 25, 1999: Enrolled Am{1432}, adopted; HJ58, p1582
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled Bill Amendment; {1432}, MA, VV
  • May 28, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 8/2/1999 Chap.0095
  • July 29, 1999: Study Committee Members: Senators Cohen & McCarley
  • October 12, 1999: Meeting, 10/12/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m

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