HB 1626-FN (2008): relative to a new bridge over the Merrimack River.
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HB 1626-FN (2008)
relative to a new bridge over the Merrimack River.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
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 January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 18, 2008, October 1, 2008 and October 21, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 13 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Campbell (D - Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Bette Lasky (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 27)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. David Gottesman (D - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2008, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- January 29, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- June 18, 2008, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 21, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Refer for Interim Study — 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 1:45 PM LOB 201
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:15 AM LOB 201
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for Feb 6 (Vote: 15-0, RC)
- February 6, 2008: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Public Works and Highways for Interim Study
- June 18, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 6/18/2008 11:00 AM LOB 201
- October 1, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 21, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/21/2008 1:00 PM LOB 201
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Sesssion: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 13-2)