HB 540-FN (2005): relative to the disposal of real property purchased with highway or turnpike funds.
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HB 540-FN (2005)
relative to the disposal of real property purchased with highway or turnpike funds.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 12
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 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. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2005, making it Chapter 12 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Dodge (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
- April 6, 2005, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Public Works
- February 3, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 10:15 RM201,LOB
- February 16, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 16 2:00 RM201,LOB
- February 17, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 16-1;CC)
- March 9, 2005: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 8:35 a.m.; SC14
- April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/14/05]; SC15
- April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 20, 2005: Enrolled
- April 28, 2005: Enrolled
- May 3, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2005 Eff: 7/2/2005 Chap: 0012