HB 717 (2001): establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.

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HB 717 (2001)

establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 259

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 28, 2001 and April 10, 2001. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. 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 adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3” on a voice vote. 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 May 29, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1404). On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 7, 2001 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1642), offered by Sen. Barnes, 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 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1878) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2001, making it Chapter 259 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305-307,LOB
  • March 28, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Lawton>
  • April 10, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 10, 2001, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • May 29, 2001, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • June 19, 2001, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, RM305, LOB

Votes

  • 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: Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3 — 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 — 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

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ20, p285
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 20, 2001: Hearing Mar 20 10:00 RM305-307,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 11:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Lawton>
  • April 10, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 2:00 RM305,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Hearing on Prop Am Apr 10 10:00 RM305,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 14-0;Reg<II>)
  • April 11, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0869}(New Title); HC31, p831
  • 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: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3, MA 2/3VV; Special Order to May 3; HJ43, p1295
  • May 3, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ45, p1320 + 131
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC24
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1404},(New Title), [06/07/01]; SC29, Pg.23-24
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1404}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: 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
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment {1642},(New Title), AA, VV; 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 Royce MA VV; HJ55, p1674
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Royce, Whalley, Dyer & McGuire)
  • June 14, 2001: President Appoints; Senators Eaton, D'Allesandro, Burns
  • June 15, 2001: Conf Com meeting 6/19/01 9:30 a.m. RM305, LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1704}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1794
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1878}, (New Title), Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1878}, (New Title), Adopted; HJ61, p1806
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001* Chap:0259
  • July 13, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter
  • July 23, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Gordon, Burns, Flanders, O'Neil

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