HB 1179 (2002): establishing a task force to investigate the feasibility of utilizing the Concord to Lincoln rail corridor for passenger service.
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HB 1179 (2002)
establishing a task force to investigate the feasibility of utilizing the Concord to Lincoln rail corridor for passenger service.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–3. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Whittemore (R - Merr 13)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Peter Cote (D - Hills 32)
- Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD19)
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 3, 2002, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
Votes
- February 14, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ78, p1992
- December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
- January 3, 2002: Hearing Jan 3 11:30 RM203,LOB
- January 29, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Feb 14 (vote 12-3;Reg)
- February 14, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ20, p817