HB 478-FN-A (2005): making an appropriation for "Newsline for the Blind."

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HB 478-FN-A (2005)

making an appropriation for "Newsline for the Blind."

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 174

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2005. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 24–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1452). The committee's amendment (1452) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2005, making it Chapter 174 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
  • April 12, 2005, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Finance
  • February 2, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 9:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 14 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work Sessions Mar 17, 18 & 19 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Hager>
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 24-0;Reg)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 103, SH, 8:45 a.m.; SC15
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1452} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.14
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1452}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1452}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Emerton MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0174

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