SB 429 (2004): relative to state and municipal contracting practices for public works.

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SB 429 (2004)

relative to state and municipal contracting practices for public works.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0710). The committee's amendment (0710) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 13–10 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 15–4. The committee held work sessions on October 5, 2004 and October 20, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • April 7, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RMs201-203,LOB
  • October 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB <Rep McConkey>

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Kenney/Sen. Barnes — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: REFER FOR INTERIM STUDY — yeas 224, nays 61, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC4
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0710} [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.14-15
  • March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0710}, AA, VV
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0710}, RC 13Y-10N, MA ;OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • April 7, 2004: Hearing Apr 7 9:30 RMs201-203,LOB
  • April 21, 2004: Maj Report REFER FOR INT STUDY for Apr 29 (vote 15-4;Reg)
  • April 29, 2004: Referred Public Works for Interim Study RC(224-61)
  • October 5, 2004: Int Study Subcommittee Work Sessions Oct 5 & Oct 14 10:00 RM201,LOB <Rep McConkey>
  • October 20, 2004: Int Study Subcommittee Work Session Oct 20 10:00 RM201,LOB <Rep McConkey>
  • October 27, 2004: Int Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2005 (vote 14-3) <LSR 120-H?>

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