HB 1446 (2010): naming a bridge in Hopkinton in honor of Officer Sean M. Powers.

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HB 1446 (2010)

naming a bridge in Hopkinton in honor of Officer Sean M. Powers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Memorials
  • Chapter law: 378

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2010 and January 21, 2010. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0221h). On January 27, 2010 the House adopted “Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0221h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 27, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 23, 2010, making it Chapter 378 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2010, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 20, 2010, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 21, 2010, 1:10 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 25, 2010, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard) — voice vote, passed
  • January 27, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0221h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 1:45 PM LOB 201
  • January 20, 2010: Executive Session: 1/20/2010 2:00 PM LOB 201
  • January 21, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 1/21/2010 1:10 PM LOB 201
  • January 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0221h for Jan 27 RC (vote 13-0)
  • January 21, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0221h
  • January 27, 2010: Special Order to Beginning of Regular Calendar (Rep Bouchard): MA VV
  • January 27, 2010: Amendment #0221h Adopted, VV
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0221h: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • March 25, 2010: Hearing: March 25, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 10:50 a.m.; SC12
  • March 25, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 3/31/10; SC13
  • March 31, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 04/14/10
  • March 31, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/14/10
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • August 23, 2010: Signed by the Governor 08/23/2010; Effective 08/23/2010; Chapter 0378

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