HB 263 (2005): relative to the use of design build and construction management methods for state capital projects.

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HB 263 (2005)

relative to the use of design build and construction management methods for state capital projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 55

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. 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 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1038). The committee's amendment (1038) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM207,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 6, 2005, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Public Works
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 9:30 RM207,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • February 16, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0266}
  • February 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 8:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1038} [04/14/05]; SC15, Pg.4
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Amendment{1038}, AA, VV
  • April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1038}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Chandler MA VV
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 5/23/2005 Chap: 0055

Laws It Would Change

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