HB 289-FN (2013): increasing certain speed limits to 70 miles per hour.

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HB 289-FN (2013)

increasing certain speed limits to 70 miles per hour.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–1. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 206–148.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 19, 2013, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 206, nays 148, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 12, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/12/2013 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • February 20, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 14-1; Part I, RC)
  • February 20, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 6, 2013: Special Order to Mar 13 Without Objection
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 206-148

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