HB 1521-LOCAL (2008): relative to Franklin Highway in the town of Andover.

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HB 1521-LOCAL (2008)

relative to Franklin Highway in the town of Andover.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 159

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 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 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 159 of the session laws.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baxley (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 29, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 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 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 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 0159

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