HB 1631-FN (2008): relative to the state purchase of biodiesel fuels.

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HB 1631-FN (2008)

relative to the state purchase of biodiesel fuels.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 85

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. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 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, 19–0, 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 Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1501) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 85 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 9, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 6 (Vote: 14-0, CC)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008: Division II Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1501 Adopted
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1501}, Adopted [04/24/08]; SJ 14A, Pg.470
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0085

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