SB 47-FN (2003): relative to refunds for tolls paid on account of shrinkage or loss by evaporation of motor fuel, relative to a transfer of funds to the highway fund, and relative to oil import and underground storage facility fees.

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SB 47-FN (2003)

relative to refunds for tolls paid on account of shrinkage or loss by evaporation of motor fuel, relative to a transfer of funds to the highway fund, and relative to oil import and underground storage facility fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0573). The committee's amendment (0573) was adopted on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 17–6 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 with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–6. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Kenney Non Concur With House Amendment Requests Committee Of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 201–146. On June 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • April 8, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • May 21, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • June 12, 2003, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Kenney Non Concur With House Amendment Requests Committee Of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{1817} — yeas 179, nays 146, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 201, nays 146, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the committee of conference report Sen. Peterson/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
  • February 5, 2003: Hearing; February 5, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC6
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0573}, [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.9-10
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0573}, AA
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0573}, RC 17Y- 6N, MA ; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ24, p630
  • March 18, 2003: Report due 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:15 RM201,LOB
  • April 24, 2003: Hearing on non germane amendment Apr 29 1:00PM RM201,LOB
  • May 7, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 17-1;CC)
  • May 7, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1363}
  • May 15, 2003: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • May 21, 2003: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session May 21 1:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • May 28, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 5 (Vote 13-6;Reg)
  • May 28, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1817}(New Title)
  • June 5, 2003: Comm Am, AA RC(179-146); Passed with Am VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Kenney Non Concur With House Amendment Requests Committee Of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints: Senators Flanders, Morse, D'Allesandro
  • June 5, 2003: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: E Smith, Kenison, Cloutier & Weyler)
  • June 12, 2003: Committee of Conference; Meeting June 12, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 18, 2003: Conferee Change: Rep J Gilbert replaces Cloutier
  • June 19, 2003: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(201-146)
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2136}, RC 16Y-7N, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff- 6/30/2003* Chap- 0187
  • June 30, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates- Secs 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 eff. 7/1/2003
  • July 22, 2003:

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 638-FN (2003): increasing the oil import license fee, changing the rate of interest assessed on overdue oil import fees, and repealing underground storage facility permit fees.

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