HB 705 (2007): relative to the disposal of highway or turnpike funded real estate.
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HB 705 (2007)
relative to the disposal of highway or turnpike funded real estate.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 100
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2007, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- April 19, 2007, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Public Works and Highways
- March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 1:45 PM LOB 201
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 201
- March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 17-0; CC)
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- April 18, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 18, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC15
- April 19, 2007: Hearing; April 19, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 10:35 a.m.; SC16
- May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/17/07]; SC20
- May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 08/10/07; Chapter 0100