HB 608-FN (2009): establishing a committee to oversee the design and construction of a public works employee memorial for public works employees who died in the course of performing public duties.

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HB 608-FN (2009)

establishing a committee to oversee the design and construction of a public works employee memorial for public works employees who died in the course of performing public duties.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 109

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 February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0259h). The committee's amendment (0259h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on March 9, 2009 and March 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it 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. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2009, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 10, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 9, 2009, 1:40 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 30, 2009, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0259h — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 201
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0259h for Feb 18 CC (vote 18-0)
  • February 11, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0259h
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0259h Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0259h: MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 1:40 PM LOB 202
  • March 27, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 3/27/2009 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 31, 2009: Executive Session: 3/31/2009 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • April 1, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass or April 8 CC (vote 17-1)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC21
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y - 0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/15/2009; Effective 08/14/2009; Chapter 0109

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