HB 1404-FN (2008): relative to liability insurance for passenger rail service.

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HB 1404-FN (2008)

relative to liability insurance for passenger rail service.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 12, 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 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1654) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2008. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–8 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 11, 2008, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 9, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 12:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203 (Continued 2/14/08 10:00 AM LOB 203 if Needed)
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-0)
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC14
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1654} [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.38-39
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Take Up HB 1404 at This Time
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1654}, AF, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/11/2008; Effective 08/10/2008; Chapter 0180

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