HB 1159 (2010): relative to the classification of snowmobile trails maintenance vehicles.
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HB 1159 (2010)
relative to the classification of snowmobile trails maintenance vehicles.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 88
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2010, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Reed (R - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Palfrey (R - Merr 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2010, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 11, 2010, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 22, 2010, 11:20 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 9:45 AM LOB 305
- February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 9:30 AM LOB 305
- February 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0)
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
- April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 11:20 a.m.; SC15
- April 22, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/28/10; SC17
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 25, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/25/2010; Effective 07/24/2010; Chapter 0088