HB 441-FN (2011): relative to muffling devices on boats.
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HB 441-FN (2011)
relative to muffling devices on boats.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 18
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0367h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0367h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 2, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 2, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 2011, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hikel (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2011, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 16, 2011, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- March 24, 2011, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
Votes
- March 2, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0367h — voice vote, passed
- March 30, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Transportation
- February 8, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/8/2011 3:30 PM LOB 203
- February 16, 2011: Executive Session: 2/16/2011 1:45 PM LOB 203
- February 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0367h for Mar 2 (Vote 14-0; RC)
- February 17, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0367h
- March 2, 2011: Amendment #0367h Adopted, VV
- March 2, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0367h: MA VV
- March 9, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- March 24, 2011: Hearing: 3/24/11, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC16
- March 24, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/30/11; SC17
- March 30, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 30, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 13, 2011: Enrolled
- April 13, 2011: Enrolled
- April 25, 2011: Signed by the Governor 04/25/2011; Effective 06/24/2011; Chapter 0018