HB 258 (2001): establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon northern passenger rail service line.

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HB 258 (2001)

establishing a task force to conduct an ongoing study of the feasibility of re-establishing the Lawrence, Massachusetts to Manchester, New Hampshire rail service line and the Concord to Lebanon northern passenger rail service line.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1352), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. A committee of conference met on June 21, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2001, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2001, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • June 21, 2001, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ15, p175
  • January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
  • January 30, 2001: Hearing Jan 30 9:00 RM203,LOB
  • January 30, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 8 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 8, 2001: Passed; HJ18, p258 + 261
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing; May 8, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass [not voted on]; Sen. Wheeler Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Larsen Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV; Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment {1352}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Hess MA; HJ61, p1752
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: G Katsakiores, J Flanders, Letourneau & P Cote)
  • June 19, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Eaton, Flanders, O'Neil
  • June 21, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 21 11:00 RM203,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am {1777}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1788
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 7/16/2001, Chap:0271
  • July 20, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Flanders, Below

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