SB 169 (2003): relative to frivolous actions against the state concerning state construction projects.

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SB 169 (2003)

relative to frivolous actions against the state concerning state construction projects.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1010). The committee's amendment (1010) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 11–7. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 24, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT{1485} — yeas 147, nays 217, failed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing; February 19, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC9
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ34, p1087
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1010}, [04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.32
  • April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{1010}, AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1010}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 23, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Apr 23 1:00 RM201,LOB
  • April 24, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Apr 24 1:00 RM201,LOB
  • May 15, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 11-7;Reg)
  • May 15, 2003: Min Report OTP/AM
  • May 15, 2003: Prop Maj Am{1485}
  • May 15, 2003: Prop Min Am{1425}
  • May 29, 2003: Maj Am{1485}, AL RC(147-217); OTP ML VV; Rep Soltani moved ITL, ITL Report Adopted VV
  • May 29, 2003:

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