HB 460 (2009): relative to the system of visitor centers.
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HB 460 (2009)
relative to the system of visitor centers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
- Chapter law: 161
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 (amendment 0031h). The committee's amendment (0031h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 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 161 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 10:30 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
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0031h — 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 10:30 AM LOB 201
- February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 201
- February 4, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0031h for Feb 12 CC (vote 19-0)
- February 4, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0031h
- February 12, 2009: Amendment #0031h Adopted, VV
- February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0031h: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- May 7, 2009: Hearing; May 7 , 2009, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 p.m.; SC22
- May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; 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 07/08/2009; Chapter 0161