HB 284-FN (2009): increasing the contract amount that triggers the bond requirement on public projects.

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HB 284-FN (2009)

increasing the contract amount that triggers the bond requirement on public projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 8, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 17, 2009, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 2, 2009, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 1:15 PM LOB 201
  • February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • February 4, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 12 RC (vote 19-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 2, 2009: Hearing; April 02, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/08/09]; SC18
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 8, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 9, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2009: Signed by the Governor 4/17/2009; Effective 6/16/2009; Chapter 0008

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 481 (2008): relative to the bond requirement for completion of local and state public works projects.

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