HB 1453 (2008): relative to civil liability for damage to protective barriers.

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HB 1453 (2008)

relative to civil liability for damage to protective barriers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 184

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 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 08). The committee's amendment (08-0090h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 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 11, 2008, making it Chapter 184 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 15, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • May 6, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0090h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 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 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • January 15, 2008: Executive Session: 1/15/08 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • January 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0090h for 1/30 CC (vote: 15-0)
  • January 15, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #08-0090h
  • January 30, 2008: Amendment #08-0090h Adopted, VV
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0090h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC16
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 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 01/01/2009; Chapter 0184

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