SB 400-FN (2006): relative to highway welcome signs.

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SB 400-FN (2006)

relative to highway welcome signs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on February 2, 2006 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1176), offered by Sen. Burling, was rejected on a voice vote on February 23, 2006. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 23, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 5, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 5, 2006 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2006, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2006, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • March 23, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM 203/LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 2, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • February 15, 2006: Hearing; February 15, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC6
  • February 15, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/23/06]; SC7
  • February 23, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1176}, AF, VV
  • February 23, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 23, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and ref Transportation
  • March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 2:00 RM 203/LOB
  • March 29, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP, April 5, (vote 10-0; RC)
  • April 5, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • April 5, 2006: Ref to Finance
  • April 20, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP May 4 (vote 11-6; Reg Cal)
  • May 4, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/06; Eff. date 7/22/06, Chapter 0160

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