HB 1389 (2014): naming a bridge in Derry the Lance Corporal Michael E. Geary bridge.

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HB 1389 (2014)

naming a bridge in Derry the Lance Corporal Michael E. Geary bridge.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Memorials
  • Chapter law: 16

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2014 the Senate adopted “HB 1389 be Special-Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection”. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2014, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 4, 2014, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 25, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:15 AM LOB 201
  • February 17, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 19 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • March 25, 2014: Hearing: 3/25/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC11
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: HB 1389 be Special-Ordered to the beginning of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, RC 24Y-0N; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 19, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/19/2014; Chapter 0016; Effective 7/18/2014

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