HB 1261 (2004): establishing a committee to study alternative uses for a certain rest area on the F. E. Everett turnpike.

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HB 1261 (2004)

establishing a committee to study alternative uses for a certain rest area on the F. E. Everett turnpike.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 30

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 1, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 15, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2004, making it Chapter 30 of the session laws. It took effect on April 23, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 24, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 1:30 RM201,LOB
  • February 3, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 3, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0083}(New Title)
  • February 19, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC11
  • March 25, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/04]; SC13
  • April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 15, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 23, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/23/2004 Eff: 4/23/2004 Chap: 0030

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