HB 1264 (2008): relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.

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HB 1264 (2008)

relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0315h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0310h), by a vote of 10–6. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Spang)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0315h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 May 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 11–12, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 5, 2008, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Spang) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0315h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 11:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 7, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0315h for 2/13 Reg (vote 10-6)
  • February 7, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0315h
  • February 7, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0310h
  • February 7, 2008: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #0310h
  • February 13, 2008: Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Spang): MA VV by Required 2/3; HJ20 PG1062
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0315h Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0315h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • May 5, 2008: Hearing; May 5, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC17
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Laid On Table Division 11Y- 12N, MF
  • May 15, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 424 (2008): relative to prohibiting ATV and trail bike use on state-owned rail trails acquired using federal funds.

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