SB 396 (2008): relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.

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SB 396 (2008)

relative to the establishment of a statewide transportation policy.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1056) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for April 23 Reg unanimously, 14–0. On April 23, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 18, 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 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • June 18, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1056} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • February 20, 2008: Hearing; February 20, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC6
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1056} [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.9-10
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1056}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1056}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 9:00 AM LOB 201 (Continued 4/10/08 10:30 AM LOB 201 If Needed)
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for April 23 Reg (vote 14-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 11, 2008: Referred to Public Works and Highways for Interim Study
  • June 18, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 6/18/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • 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 15-0)

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