HB 1604-FN (2008): relative to the electronic toll collection system.

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HB 1604-FN (2008)

relative to the electronic toll collection system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 84

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0339h) 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 21, 2008 and March 4, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0906h). The committee's amendment (0906h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • March 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 16, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0339h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0906h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 14-0, RC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0339h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0339h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0339h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 21, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 3/4/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 4, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 7, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0906h for Mar 18 CC (vote 11-0)
  • March 11, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0906h
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0906h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0906h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 16, 2008: Hearing; April 16, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Chapter 0084
  • May 28, 2008: I. Section 1 and 2 Effective as Provided in Section 3
  • May 28, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 05/21/2008

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