HB 221 (2007): removing the requirement that the department of transportation report certain information relative to highway activity to the department of administrative services.

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HB 221 (2007)

removing the requirement that the department of transportation report certain information relative to highway activity to the department of administrative services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 133

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 13, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 14, 2007, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007, 9:33 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007, 9:33 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 9, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 13, 2007: Executive Session: 2/13/07 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 13, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 (vote 14-3; RC)
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 19, 2007: Division II Work Session: 3/19/2007 9:33 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:33 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 11 (vote 22-1; CC)
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 18, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • May 9, 2007: Hearing; May 9, 2007, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 133

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