SB 85 (2011): naming a bay in the town of Meredith Johnson Bay.

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SB 85 (2011)

naming a bay in the town of Meredith Johnson Bay.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 29

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2011 the Senate adopted “Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection”. On February 16, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 16, 2011 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2011. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 13, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 347–1. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 2011, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
  • April 5, 2011, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 16, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 13, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 347, nays 1, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 1, 2011: Hearing: 2/1/11, Room 100 State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC9
  • February 16, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/16/2011; SC11
  • February 16, 2011: Special Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA
  • February 16, 2011: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 16, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 29, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/29/2011 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • April 5, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/5/2011 10:30 AM LOB 305 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • April 6, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 13 (Vote 14-0; RC)
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA RC 347-1
  • April 13, 2011: Enrolled
  • April 20, 2011: Enrolled
  • April 28, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 04/28/2011; Effective 04/28/2011; Chapter 0029

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