HB 580-FN-A-LOCAL (2000): authorizing a grant from funds appropriated to the joint promotional program for the purpose of marketing the Connecticut river area as a travel and tourism destination.
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HB 580-FN-A-LOCAL (2000)
authorizing a grant from funds appropriated to the joint promotional program for the purpose of marketing the Connecticut river area as a travel and tourism destination.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 21
The Story
It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 1999, March 23, 1999 and March 30, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee (amendment 2) unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the bill was referred back to committee. The committee held a work session on October 14, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–2. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 25–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2000. The bill was enrolled on March 9, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 16, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 29, 2000, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws. It took effect on March 29, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Pratt (D - Ches 2)
- Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1)
- Rep. William Roberts (R - Ches 4)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
- Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8)
- Sen. Clesson Blaisdell (D - SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 3, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- March 16, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- March 23, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- March 30, 1999, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rm305,LOB
- October 14, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- January 11, 2000, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs210-211,LOB
- January 31, 2000, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM212,LOB
- March 7, 2000, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105A
Votes
- January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- March 16, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p275
- February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on E f
- March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 11:00 Rm305,LOB
- March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 11:00 Rm305,LOB
- March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 9:00 Rm305,LOB
- March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 noon Rm305,LOB
- April 6, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for Apr 14 (vote 11-0;CC#2)
- April 14, 1999: Re-Referred to committee; HJ40, p914-915
- April 14, 1999: Consent Cal reconsidered, Rep Mock MA VV; Re-Referred to Res, Rec & Dev committee; HJ40, p943
- August 5, 1999: (Re-Ref Subcom: Reps Blanchard, O'Connell, Robb-Theroux, Glines, Downing & Kibbey)
- October 14, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Oct 14 1:00 RM305,LOB
- November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am {2152}(New Title); HC93, p2275
- January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 12-2; Reg)
- January 5, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ5, p159
- January 11, 2000: Fin Hearing Jan 11 10:15 RMs210-211,LOB
- January 31, 2000: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 31 11:30 RM212,LOB
- February 3, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP for Feb 10 (vote 25-0;CC)
- February 10, 2000: Passed; HJ16, p402 + 426
- February 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
- March 7, 2000: Hearing March 7, Room 105A, SH, 2:45 p.m. SC13, Pg.2
- March 9, 2000: 03/09/2000 Enrolled; HJ26, p796
- March 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 3/16/00, SC17, Pg.3
- March 16, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- March 16, 2000: Enrolled Bill
- March 29, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 3/29/2000 Eff: 3/29/2000 Chap: 0021