HB 279-FN-A (2000): relative to refinancing the cost and rehabilitation of the Cheshire Bridge.

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HB 279-FN-A (2000)

relative to refinancing the cost and rehabilitation of the Cheshire Bridge.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Public Works and Highways
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Transportation and Highways
Chapter law: 69

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–7. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 179–178. On April 1, 1999 the House adopted “reconsider” on a roll call 187–157. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 190–155, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 13–3. On June 22, 1999 the House adopted “Moved to June 23 session without objection”. On June 23, 1999 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on September 15, 1999, September 29, 1999 and October 13, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–7. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 13, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 2000, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2000.

Hearings and Sessions

March 3, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rm201,LOB
April 27, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rms210-211,LOB
September 15, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
October 13, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM209,LOB
March 21, 2000, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

April 1, 1999, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 179, nays 178, passed
April 1, 1999, House: REP GLEASON: RECONSIDERATION — yeas 187, nays 157, passed
April 1, 1999, House: REP BURLING: OTP — yeas 190, nays 155, passed
January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
March 30, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 6, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ15, p184
January 19, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/19/1999 due on E f
March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 9:30 Rm201,LOB
March 11, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Apr 1 (vote 10-7;Reg)
March 12, 1999: Min Report OTP
April 1, 1999: ITL Report adopted RC(179-178[including Spkr]); HJ37, p767-770
April 1, 1999: Rep Gleason moved to reconsider, MA RC(187-157); Rep Burling moved OTP; Passed and Ref to Finance RC(190-155); HJ37, p781-785
April 27, 1999: Fin Hearing Apr 27 11:15 Rms210-211,LOB
June 18, 1999: Fin Maj Report RE-REF for June 22 (vote 13-3;Reg)
June 22, 1999: Moved to June 23 session without objection; HJ73, p1930
June 23, 1999: Re-Referred to Finance committee VV; HJ74, p1955
September 15, 1999: Re-Ref Div II Subcom work & Exec session Sep 15 9:30 RM209,LOB
September 29, 1999: Re-Ref Div II Subcom work & Exec session Sep 29 & Oct 6 10:00 RM209,LOB
October 13, 1999: Re-Ref Div II Subcom work & Exec session Oct 13 10:00 RM209,LOB
November 1, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{2051}; hc93, P2264
January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 15-7; Reg)
January 5, 2000: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ5, p149 + 165
January 13, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
March 21, 2000: Hearing March 21, Room 104, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC14, Pg.3
March 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass;3/30/00, SC19
March 30, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance, [ Rule 24 ]
April 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 4/6/2000, SC21
April 6, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 13, 2000: Enrolled Bill; Adopted
April 13, 2000: Enrolled; HJ35, p1095
April 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 4/21/2000 Eff: 7/1/20001 Chap: 0069

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