HB 1378 (2000): establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line from Newburyport, Massachusetts to Kittery, Maine.

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HB 1378 (2000)

establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing passenger rail service on the Eastern Line from Newburyport, Massachusetts to Kittery, Maine.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 27, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 3, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3686). On March 16, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 29, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 7, 2000, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2000, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 7, 2000, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 16, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Am. — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ5, p96
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 12, 2000: Hearing Jan 12 9:30 RM203,LOB
  • January 19, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Jan 27 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • January 27, 2000: Passed (Cons Cal, 2/3VV); HJ12, p296 + 309
  • February 3, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation; ( See Perm. Journal )
  • March 7, 2000: Hearing March 7, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC13, Pg.3
  • March 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3686}; SC17, Pg.25
  • March 16, 2000: Ought to Pass with Am.{3686}, AA, VV; Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment{3777}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2000:
  • March 23, 2000: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Packard MA VV; HJ26, p797
  • March 23, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • March 29, 2000: Enrolled; HJ28, p929
  • April 7, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/7/2000 Eff: 6/6/2000 Chap: 0045
  • June 7, 2000: Task Force Members: Senators Cohen, Klemm; for (Ch. 45)

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