HB 1207 (2008): relative to standards for highway and bridge construction.

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HB 1207 (2008)

relative to standards for highway and bridge construction.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 143

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 22, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 30, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 11:30 AM LOB 201
  • January 22, 2008: Executive Session: 1/22/08 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • January 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 1/30 CC (vote 15-0)
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 30, 2008: Hearing; April 30, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC17
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/08]; SC18
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0143

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