HB 547-FN (2001): authorizing participation in a regional electronic toll collection system.

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HB 547-FN (2001)

authorizing participation in a regional electronic toll collection system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1835) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2001, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • June 5, 2001, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ18, p250
  • February 6, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 2:15 RM201,LOB
  • March 8, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 18-0;Reg)
  • March 8, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0296}; HC24, p440
  • March 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ26, p537
  • April 11, 2001: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 21-0;CC)
  • April 11, 2001: Prop Fin Comm Am{0841}; HC31, p817-818
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1099-1100 + 1178
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC24
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC27
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/12/01]; SC31
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am{1835}, Adopted; HJ61, p1801
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1835}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 07/13/2001 Chap:0247

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