SB 516-FN-LOCAL (2008): relative to aid for county bridges.

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SB 516-FN-LOCAL (2008)

relative to aid for county bridges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 380

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 March 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0867) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it 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 voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1213h). The committee's amendment (1213h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2168) 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 (2168) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2008, 9:00 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
  • April 22, 2008, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 28, 2008, 11:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0867} — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1213h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1213}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • March 5, 2008: Hearing; March 5, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0867} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.19
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0867}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0867}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11C
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 9:00 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: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1213h for April 16 Reg (vote 14-0)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1213h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1213h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1213h: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • April 22, 2008: Division II Work Session: 4/22/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division II Work Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • May 8, 2008: Executive Session: 5/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 14 CC (vote 22-0)
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Letourneau Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1213}; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Letourneau, DeVries and Kelly
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Cloutier, Carole Brown, Sprague, and F.Tilton
  • May 28, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:30 a.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2022, House Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2022 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2022}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2168 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2168}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 15, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08
  • July 15, 2008: I. Section 1+3 Eff. as Provided in Section 4
  • July 15, 2008: II. Remainder Eff. 07/11/08, Chapter 0380

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