HB 1555-FN-LOCAL (2000): requiring the state to rebuild and maintain the dam controlling Russell Reservoir in the town of Harrisville and requiring the department of transportation to convey a certain parcel of land to the town of Harrisville.
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HB 1555-FN-LOCAL (2000)
requiring the state to rebuild and maintain the dam controlling Russell Reservoir in the town of Harrisville and requiring the department of transportation to convey a certain parcel of land to the town of Harrisville.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Resources, Recreation and Development committee instead. The committee held public hearings on January 18, 2000 and February 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Riley (Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8)
- Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8)
- Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM305,LOB
- February 8, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM305,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ5, p103
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
- January 6, 2000: Vacated to Res, Rec & Dev, Rep E Smith MA 2/3VV; HJ6, p187
- January 13, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Jan 13 10:30 RM201,LOB
- January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 2:00 RM305,LOB
- February 8, 2000: Continued Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM305,LOB
- February 15, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Feb 24 (vote 12-1;CC)
- February 24, 2000: ITL Report Adopted; HJ19, p537
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1160-FN-LOCAL (2002): requiring the state to rebuild and maintain the dam controlling Russell Reservoir in the town of Harrisville.