SB 120 (2005): relative to the purchase of rail properties.
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SB 120 (2005)
relative to the purchase of rail properties.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 88
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0562). The committee's amendment (0562) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2005 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Rep. James Rausch (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Ronald Belanger (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2005, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
- April 5, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
Votes
- March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- February 2, 2005: Hearing: February 2, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 8:35 a.m.; SC5
- March 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0562}, [03/17/05]; SC11, Pg.8-9
- March 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0562}, AA, VV
- March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0562}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 17, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 23, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 10:30 RM203,LOB
- May 4, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 11 (vote 11-0;CC)
- May 11, 2005: Passed
- May 26, 2005: Enrolled
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/05; Eff.08/06/05; Chapter 0088