HB 403 (2009): clarifying the intent of a transfer of general funds to the highway fund.

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HB 403 (2009)

clarifying the intent of a transfer of general funds to the highway fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 82

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. On February 12, 2009 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0663h). The committee's amendment (0663h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 82 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 5, 2009, 3:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 13, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 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 10:15 AM 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 CC (vote 19-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 12, 2009: Referred to Finance
  • March 5, 2009: Division II Work Session: 3/5/2009 3:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 13, 2009: Executive Session: 3/13/2009 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h for Mar 24 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 16, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0663h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0663h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0663h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; Aprill 30, 2009, Room 100 , State House,10:50 a.m.;SC21
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/06/09]; SC22
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 06/09/2009; Chapter 0082

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