HB 515 (2009): establishing a commission to study alternate fuel vehicles.

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HB 515 (2009)

establishing a commission to study alternate fuel vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 189

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0569h). The committee's amendment (0569h) 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 Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1463s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1463s (Rep R.Williams)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 189 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 5, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201
  • April 30, 2009, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0569h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1463s) — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1463s (Rep R.Williams) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/17/2009 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 9:30 AM LOB 201
  • March 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0569h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 13-0)
  • March 11, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0569h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0569h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0569h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC21
  • April 30, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1463s} [05/06/09]; SC22
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Amendment (1463s), AA, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1463s), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1463s (Rep R.Williams): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 07/13/2009; Chapter 0189

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