HB 494 (2002): establishing a committee to study the permitting and hearing processes for proposed highways.

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HB 494 (2002)

establishing a committee to study the permitting and hearing processes for proposed highways.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 20

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 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 2, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 2, 2002, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws. It took effect on April 2, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 19, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ18, p248
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 21, 2001: Hearing Feb 21 2:30 RM201,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • November 13, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1950}; HC1, p16
  • January 2, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ5, p201 + 248
  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • March 7, 2002: Hearing; March 7, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • March 7, 2002: Hearing; March 7, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m. === CANCELLED === TO BE RESCHEDULED===; SC14
  • March 19, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 19, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC13
  • March 19, 2002: Hearing; March 19, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled; HJ32, p1245
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 2, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 4/2/2002 Eff: 4/2/2002 Chap: 0020

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