HB 2000 (2002): relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a transportation project study committee, increasing the distribution to certain municipalities from the special railroad fund, establishing a committee to study the distribution from the special railroad fund, and relative to a certain property tax exemption.

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HB 2000 (2002)

relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement program, establishing a transportation project study committee, increasing the distribution to certain municipalities from the special railroad fund, establishing a committee to study the distribution from the special railroad fund, and relative to a certain property tax exemption.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 259

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2002. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2002 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 6, 2002 the House adopted “Remainder of Am” on a voice vote. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held public hearings on April 2, 2002 and April 16, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3502). On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3627), offered by Sen. Gordon, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Comference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 29, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 259 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201-203,LOB
  • February 19, 2002, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 2, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 16, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 29, 2002, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 2002, House: Remainder of Am — voice vote, passed
  • March 6, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 6, 2002, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{2823} SECS. 2 & 3 — yeas 119, nays 230, failed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Comference — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and ref to to Public Works; HJ20, p735
  • February 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/5/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 13, 2002: Hearing Feb 13 1:00 RM201-203,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Exec Session Feb 19 1:15 RM201,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • February 19, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2823}(New Title); HC17, p694-695
  • March 6, 2002: Rep Drisko Div ?; Comm Am{2823} Secs 2 and 3, AL RC(119-230); Remainder of Am, AA VV
  • March 6, 2002: Passed with Am VV; HJ25, p1004-1007 + 1037
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing; April 2, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC19
  • April 16, 2002: Hearing; April 16, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC22
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3502},(New Title) [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.40-41
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3502},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment {3627},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep E Smith MA VV; HJ38, p1442
  • April 25, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: E Smith, Calawa, Morse & Cloutier)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Eaton Accede to House Request for Committee of Comference, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Klemm, Eaton, O'Neil
  • April 29, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 29 2:00 RM201,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {3708}, Filed
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3708}, Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1485
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 5/17/2002* Chap: 0259
  • May 17, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter, Sec. 8 for additional dates

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