HB 437 (2009): relative to the operation of the Chesterfield welcome and information center.

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HB 437 (2009)

relative to the operation of the Chesterfield welcome and information center.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 160

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 11, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0435h). The committee's amendment (0435h) 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 11, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 17, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • May 5, 2009, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 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 11:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 3, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • February 10, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/10/2009 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 11, 2009: Executive Session: 2/11/2009 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h for Mar 24 CC (vote 14-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0435h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0435h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 100, State House, 10:50 a.m.; SC22
  • May 5, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [5/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Effective 09/06/2009; Chapter 0160

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