HB 1249 (2010): relative to seasonal highway limits for certain vehicles.

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HB 1249 (2010)

relative to seasonal highway limits for certain vehicles.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 126

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0669h). The committee's amendment (0669h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 June 9, 2010, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2010, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 201
  • February 16, 2010, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 22, 2010, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0669h — 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 Transportation
  • February 11, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/11/2010 11:30 AM LOB 201
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0669h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 12-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0669h
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0669h Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0669h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 10:50 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
  • June 9, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2010; Chapter 0126
  • June 15, 2010: I. Section 2 Effective 01/01/2013
  • June 15, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2011

Laws It Would Change

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