HB 253 (2003): relative to the design build concept for certain projects.

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HB 253 (2003)

relative to the design build concept for certain projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1023). The committee's amendment (1023) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1242), offered by Sen. Morse, was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2003, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 26, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ8, p113
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 10:15 RM201,LOB
  • February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (Vote 19-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0186}
  • February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1023}, [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.17
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1023}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Sen. Morse Floor Amendment{1242}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1023},{1242}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep E Smith MA VV
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff: 7/26/2003 Chap: 0070

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