HB 714-FN (2007): relative to motorized watercraft rental agencies.

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HB 714-FN (2007)

relative to motorized watercraft rental agencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 and February 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 20, 2007, April 2, 2007 and April 3, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0219h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 20, 2007, 4:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 20, 2007, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 2, 2007, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 4:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 22, 2007: Continued Executive Session: 2/22/07 1:00 pm LOB 203
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 12-0; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/20/2007 10:20 AM LOB 202
  • March 20, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 3/20/2007 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 2, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 4/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2007 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 3, 2007: Executive Session: 4/3/07 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0219h} for April 11 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 4, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0219h
  • April 11, 2007: Amendment {0219h} Adopted, VV
  • April 11, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • May 2, 2007: Hearing; May 2, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 10:55 a.m.; SC17
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 0101

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