HB 254 (2001): naming a certain bridge in the town of Charlestown.
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HB 254 (2001)
naming a certain bridge in the town of Charlestown.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 16
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2001, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. Brenda Ferland (I - Sull 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7)
- Sen. George Disnard (D - SD8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- April 10, 2001, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
Votes
- April 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ15, p175
- January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
- January 31, 2001: Hearing Jan 31 10:45 RM201,LOB
- February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 19-0;CC)
- February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0166}(New Title); HC21, p339
- March 8, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ23, p370-371 + 391
- March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
- April 10, 2001: Hearing; April 10, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC16
- April 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/12/01; SC17
- April 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- April 19, 2001: Enrolled
- April 19, 2001: Enrolled; HJ41, p1203
- April 24, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2001 Eff: 6/23/2001 Chap: 0016