HB 1481 (2010): relative to the use of turnpike tolls.

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HB 1481 (2010)

relative to the use of turnpike tolls.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 264

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 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0212h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 27, 2010. On January 27, 2010 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Bouchard)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0479h). The committee's amendment (0479h) was adopted on a division vote 346–2 on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 344–4. On February 10, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 2, 2010 and March 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 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 29, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2010, making it Chapter 264 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 20, 2010, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 2, 2010, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 2, 2010, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2010, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 29, 2010, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: Recommit (Rep Bouchard) — voice vote, passed
  • February 10, 2010, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 346, nays 2, passed
  • February 10, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0479h — yeas 344, nays 4, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 1:30 PM LOB 201
  • January 20, 2010: Executive Session: 1/20/2010 10:45 AM LOB 201
  • January 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0212h for Jan 27 CC (vote 15-0)
  • January 21, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0212h
  • January 27, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Bouchard)
  • January 27, 2010: Recommit (Rep Bouchard): MA VV
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0479h for Feb 10 RC (vote 20-0)
  • February 4, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0479h
  • February 10, 2010: Amendment #0479h Adopted, DIV 346-2
  • February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0479h: MA DIV 344-4
  • February 10, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • March 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/2/2010 10:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2010: Executive Session: 3/4/2010 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 (Vote 25-0; CC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • April 29, 2010: Hearing: April 29, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 10:55 a.m.; SC16
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 6, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/06/2010; Effective 09/04/2010; Chapter 0264

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