HB 847 (2008): relative to general rules for vessels operating on water.

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HB 847 (2008)

relative to general rules for vessels operating on water.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 331

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2007 and October 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 2538h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 7–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar on 1/30 (Rep Ryan)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2538h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0308h) was rejected on a division vote 83–260 on January 30, 2008. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 236–111. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1957) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1957) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2008, making it Chapter 331 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, Representative's Hall
  • March 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 24, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 18, 2007, 5:00 PM: work session, House Transportation, Franklin Opera House, Franklin City Hall, 316 Central St
  • October 23, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 21, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, Representatives Hall

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar on 1/30 (Rep Ryan) — voice vote, passed
  • January 30, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 83, nays 260, failed
  • January 30, 2008, House: OTPA 2538H — yeas 236, nays 111, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Kenney/Sen. Reynolds — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Clegg — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • March 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/16/2007 10:00 AM Representative's Hall
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 24, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 4/24/2007 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • October 18, 2007: Full Comm Work Session: 10/18/07 5:00 PM Franklin Opera House, Franklin City Hall, 316 Central St
  • October 23, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/23/2007 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 5, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2538h for Jan 16 (vote 7-6; RC); HC2, PG.154
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2538h
  • November 5, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar on 1/30 (Rep Ryan): MA VV
  • January 30, 2008: Amendment #2538h Adopted, VV
  • January 30, 2008: Floor Amendment #0308h (Rep Denley): AF DIV 83-260
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2538h: MA RC 236-111
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • April 21, 2008: Hearing; April 21, 2008, Representatives Hall, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table RC 11Y-13N, MF
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1957 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1957}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 7, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/07/2008; Chapter 0331
  • July 9, 2008: I. Section 2 Effective 01/01/2011
  • July 9, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2009

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 162 (2006): relative to general rules for vessels operating on water.

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