SB 173 (2003): relative to certain historical and recreational facilities.

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SB 173 (2003)

relative to certain historical and recreational facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 67

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 0592). The committee's amendment (0592) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0640), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. 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 67 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 8, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing; February 19, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC9
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0592}, [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.19
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0592}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment{0640}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0592},{0640}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ24, p630
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 1:15 RM201,LOB
  • April 23, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • May 8, 2003: Passed
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff- 7/26/2003 Chap- 0067

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