HB 157 (2005): establishing a committee to study procurement methods for public works projects by state and local government agencies.

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HB 157 (2005)

establishing a committee to study procurement methods for public works projects by state and local government agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1275). The committee's amendment (1275) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2005, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on June 16, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • April 13, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2005: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 2:00 RM201,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0209}(New Title)
  • March 9, 2005: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1275}(New Title), [05/05/05]; SC18, Pg.5-6
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Amendment{1275}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1275}(New Title), MA, VV;OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Chandler MA VV
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2005 Eff: 6/16/2005 Chap: 0132

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