HB 1400-FN-A (2012): allowing the department of transportation to sell naming rights for certain structures.
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HB 1400-FN-A (2012)
allowing the department of transportation to sell naming rights for certain structures.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 1 unanimously, 13–0. On February 1, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 20, 2012 and October 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Smith (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Karen Umberger (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2012, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- September 20, 2012, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 31, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- February 1, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 11:15 AM LOB 201 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- January 25, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 1 (Vote 13-0; RC)
- February 1, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 7, 2012: Referred to Public Works and Highways for Interim Study
- September 20, 2012: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 9/20/2012 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 2, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 30, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/30/2012 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 31, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/31/2012 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 31, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 12-0)