HB 537-FN-A (2001): relative to the land and community heritage investment program and the state's travel and tourism promotion and development effort and making appropriations therefor.

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HB 537-FN-A (2001)

relative to the land and community heritage investment program and the state's travel and tourism promotion and development effort and making appropriations therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 21, 2001, March 8, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. The committee's amendment (0375) was adopted on a roll call 189–137 on March 22, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 257–69, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. On March 22, 2001 the House failed “print remarks” on a division vote 138–184. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 18–4. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2001, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 21, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB (Rep Lawton)
  • March 14, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 27, 2001, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs210-211,LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY PROP AMENDMENT{0375} — yeas 189, nays 137, passed
  • March 22, 2001, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 257, nays 69, passed
  • March 22, 2001, House: print remarks — yeas 138, nays 184, failed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p249
  • February 6, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001 due Early < f>
  • February 14, 2001: Hearing Feb 14 1:45 RM305,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 21 1:00 RM305,LOB (Rep Lawton)
  • March 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 after session RM305,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 14 10:30 RM305,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 12-6;Reg)
  • March 14, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0375}(New Title); HC24, p438-439
  • March 16, 2001: Min Report OTP
  • March 22, 2001: Maj Am{0375}, AA RC(189-137); Passed with Am and ref to Finance RC(257-69); Rep M Clark moved to print remarks, ML DIV(138-184); HJ26, p537-543
  • March 27, 2001: Fin Hearing Mar 27 9:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Fin Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 18-4;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ43, p1253

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