HB 320-FN (2001): relative to leasing certain portions of railroad properties and relative to the definition and taxation of amusement railroads.

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HB 320-FN (2001)

relative to leasing certain portions of railroad properties and relative to the definition and taxation of amusement railroads.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 22, 2001. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On May 3, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 5, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1523). On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1555). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1644), offered by Sen. Hollingworth, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1648), offered by Sen. Eaton, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 13, 2001, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws. It took effect on September 11, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 21, 2001, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, RM202-204,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • June 5, 2001, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Eaton Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2001, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ18, p240
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 2:30 RM203,LOB
  • February 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 22 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Sullivan; HJ20, p290
  • February 22, 2001: Passed and ref to Ways & Means VV; HJ20, p308
  • March 21, 2001: W&M Full Comm Work Session Mar 21 1:30 RM202-204,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee (W&M)
  • April 26, 2001: W&M Maj Report OTP/AM for May 3 (vote 16-0;Reg)
  • April 27, 2001: W & M Prop Am {0923}(New Title); HC38, p1044
  • May 3, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ45, p1361-1362 + 1392
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC24
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:00 a.m.; SC27
  • June 7, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1523}, [06/07/01]; SC30, Pg.4-5
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1523}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1555}, [06/12/01]; SC31, Pg.18
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1555} , AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Hollingworth Floor Amendment {1644}, AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Eaton Floor Amendment {1648}, AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: OT3rdg, MA,,VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Eaton Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Packard MA VV; HJ55, p1666
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr Appts Reps: Packard, J Flanders, Dickinson & B Ferland)
  • June 14, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Eaton, Boyce, O'Neil
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1709}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 9/11/2001 Chap:0234

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