HB 1641-FN (2008): relative to collections and refunds of road tolls.

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HB 1641-FN (2008)

relative to collections and refunds of road tolls.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 23, 2008 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008” on a division vote 219–7. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, 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 23, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 4, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 23, 2008, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008 — yeas 219, nays 7, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 23, 2008: Rules Comm Approved: Introduced 1/23/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • February 13, 2008: Suspend House Rules for Reporting Deadline Extended to 3/13/2008: MA DIV 219-7 by Required Two-Thirds
  • March 4, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 4, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2008 1:00 PM LOB 201
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 13, 2008: Executive Session: 3/13/08 8:30 AM LOB 201 (Orig 10:30 AM)
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 14-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 23, 2008: Hearing; April 23, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 07/01/2008; Chapter 0165

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