HB 1495-FN (2012): establishing a Purple Heart Trail along U. S. Route 3.
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HB 1495-FN (2012)
establishing a Purple Heart Trail along U. S. Route 3.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 124
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0815h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0815h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1625s). The committee's amendment (1625s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1625s (Rep Renzullo)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jennifer Coffey (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Todd Smith (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2)
- Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8)
- Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 31, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 14, 2012, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 29, 2012, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0815h(NT) — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1625s — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1625s (Rep Renzullo) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 2:30 PM LOB 305
- January 25, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/25/2012 2:30 PM LOB 305
- January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 1:00 PM LOB 305
- February 14, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2012 2:30 PM LOB 305
- February 21, 2012: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2012 11:00 AM LOB 305
- February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0815h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 16-1; CC)
- February 22, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0815h (New Title)
- March 7, 2012: Amendment #0815h(NT) Adopted, VV
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0815h(NT): MA VV
- March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
- March 29, 2012: Hearing: 3/29/12, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC12
- April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1625s, 4/18/12; SC15
- April 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 1625s; AA, VV
- April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1625s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 15, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1625s (Rep Renzullo): MA VV
- May 17, 2012: Enrolled
- May 23, 2012: Enrolled
- June 5, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/05/2012; Effective 06/05/2012; Chapter 0124