SB 518 (2004): establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds and authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study.
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SB 518 (2004)
establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds and authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0549). The committee's amendment (0549) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Mosher (R - Hills 63)
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. John Flanders (R - Rock 79)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
- March 16, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, RM201,LOB
Votes
- March 4, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC4
- February 19, 2004: 2/19/04 Introduced and ref to Public Works
- February 23, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0549},(New Title), [03/04/04]; SC9, Pg.19
- March 4, 2004: Committee Amendment{0549},(New Title), AA, VV
- March 4, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0549},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 4, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 16, 2004: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 RM201,LOB
- April 13, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Apr 22 (vote 12-2;CC)
- April 22, 2004: ITL Report Adopted