HB 698-FN (2004): relative to electronic toll collection.

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HB 698-FN (2004)

relative to electronic toll collection.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 241

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee held work sessions on January 20, 2004, February 4, 2004 and February 12, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–5. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1225). The committee's amendment (1225) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for C of C”, on a motion by Sen. Kenney. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1698) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 241 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • January 13, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 20, 2004, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM212,LOB
  • February 4, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM212,LOB
  • February 12, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM212,LOB
  • April 7, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • May 17, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2004, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{0541} — yeas 245, nays 74, passed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Public Works
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 2:00 RM201,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • November 12, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for 2004 Session (vote 12-1;CC)
  • November 12, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2475}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • January 13, 2004: Finance Hearing Jan 13 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 20, 2004: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 20 1:30 RM212,LOB
  • February 4, 2004: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 4 11:00 RM212,LOB
  • February 12, 2004: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 12 10:00 RM212,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 15-5;Reg)
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Comm Am{0541}
  • March 17, 2004: Comm Am{0541}, AA RC(245-74); Passed with Am VV
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2004: Hearing; April 7, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 16, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1225} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.12
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1225}, AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1225}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/06/04]; SC18
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep E Smith & Kurk MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Graham, McConkey, Malloy & Weyler)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator Kenney Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Kenney, Morse, Below [05/06/04]
  • May 17, 2004: Continued Conf Comm Meeting May 17 10:00 RM201,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am {1587}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1587}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1698}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1698}, Adopted<6/8/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004 Chap: 0241

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