HB 802-FN-A (2003): encouraging the department of transportation to retrofit a highway rest stop to be a solar powered facility.

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HB 802-FN-A (2003)

encouraging the department of transportation to retrofit a highway rest stop to be a solar powered facility.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 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 April 9, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 9, 2003, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 9:00 RM201,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (Vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0306}(New Title)
  • February 20, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 4:00 p.m
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/03]; SC19
  • April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled; [See Perm Journal]
  • June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0111

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