HB 1536 (2006): relative to bonds required from persons excavating or disturbing certain highways.

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HB 1536 (2006)

relative to bonds required from persons excavating or disturbing certain highways.

  • 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: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 2006 and February 15, 2006. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1146h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (2094) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2094) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2006, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on July 24, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM201/LOB
  • February 9, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM201/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Public Works and Highways
  • January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 11:00 RM201/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 9 9:00 RM201/LOB
  • February 15, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 15 Session Lunch Break, RM201/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1146h} for March 7 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1146h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2094}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2094}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/25/06; Eff. 7/24/06, Chapter 0177

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