HB 1624-FN (2006): relative to boat noise.

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HB 1624-FN (2006)

relative to boat noise.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 234

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0351h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0351) 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 voice vote. On February 15, 2006 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1210h), 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 March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1775). The committee's amendment (1775) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 234 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, RM 203 LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 1:30 RM 203 LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0351h} for Feb 15 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Removed from CC (Rep.Claudia Chase)
  • February 15, 2006: Comm AM {0351}, AA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 15, 2006: ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1210h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1210h}, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1173
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1775} [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.30-31
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1775}, AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1775}, 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: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Packard, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/1/06; Eff. 6/1/06 Chapter 0234

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