HB 1278 (2012): relative to obstructions on highways.
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HB 1278 (2012)
relative to obstructions on highways.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 unanimously, 15–0. On March 7, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 10 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- October 23, 2012, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
- January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 11:00 AM LOB 203
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 203
- February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 7, 2012: Referred to Transportation for Interim Study
- October 23, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/23/2012 9:30 AM LOB 203
- October 23, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 10-0)