HB 1593-FN-LOCAL (2006): relative to the construction of high school athletic fields in the town of Bedford.

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HB 1593-FN-LOCAL (2006)

relative to the construction of high school athletic fields in the town of Bedford.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 131

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee held work sessions on January 19, 2006 and January 26, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0667h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0667h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 221–66. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It was introduced on March 22, 2006 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2006, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM207/LOB
  • January 19, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM207/LOB
  • January 26, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205/LOB
  • April 11, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 221, nays 66, passed
  • March 21, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 10:30 RM207/LOB
  • January 19, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 19 9:00 RM207/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 26 9:00 RM205/LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0667h} for Feb 15 (vote 14-0; RC)
  • February 15, 2006: Comm AM {0667h}, AA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0667h}, MA, Div (221-66)
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Finance
  • February 23, 2006: Public Hearing Division II March 7 9:30 RM210-211/LOB
  • March 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP March 21, (vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2006: OTP, MA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing; April 11, 2006, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 11, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/03/06]; SC17-A
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/19/06, Eff. date 5/19/06, Chapter 0131

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