HB 1532 (2008): relative to obstruction of parking places for persons with walking disability.

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HB 1532 (2008)

relative to obstruction of parking places for persons with walking disability.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2008 and January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0289h). The committee's amendment (0289h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 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 Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1730) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1730 NT (Reps Reardon and Wall)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 12, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 13, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 29, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1730}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1730 NT (Reps Reardon and Wall) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302 (Orig 1/31/08)
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 (Continued 1/31/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 if Needed)
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h for 2/6 Reg (vote 15-1)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0289h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0289h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0289h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • March 11, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/11/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 8-3)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 29, 2008: Hearing; April 29, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC16
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1730}(New Title) [05/14/08]; SC19, Pg.13-14
  • May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1730}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1730}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1730 NT (Reps Reardon and Wall): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/02/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0304

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