HB 292-FN-A (2014): relative to registration fees for commercial, private, and pleasure vessels.

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HB 292-FN-A (2014)

relative to registration fees for commercial, private, and pleasure vessels.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2013 and February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 28, 2013, September 24, 2013, October 1, 2013 and October 8, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 7, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2269h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2269h) was adopted on a roll call 171–120 on January 29, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 126–165, on a motion by Rep. Vaillancourt. On January 29, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 164–127. On January 29, 2014 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 25, 2014. On March 26, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 238–66. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 21, 2014, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 5, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 303
  • February 12, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 301
  • February 12, 2013, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • May 28, 2013, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • September 24, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • October 1, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • October 8, 2013, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • November 7, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, -Room Change-LOB 305
  • March 6, 2014, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 18, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • January 29, 2014, House: Adopt 13-2269h — yeas 171, nays 120, passed
  • January 29, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 126, nays 165, failed
  • January 29, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 164, nays 127, passed
  • March 26, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 238, nays 66, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2013 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 12, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2013 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • February 12, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • May 28, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/28/2013 11:30 AM LOB 305
  • September 24, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2013 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • October 1, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/1/2013 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • October 8, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/8/2013 1:30 PM LOB 305
  • November 6, 2013: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/6/2013 10:15 AM LOB 305
  • November 7, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/7/2013 1:00 PM -Room Change-LOB 305
  • November 25, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2269h, NT (Vote 13-5; RC)
  • November 25, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 29, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2269h (New Title) AA RC 171-120
  • January 29, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Vaillancourt) MF RC 126-165
  • January 29, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2269h(NT) MA RC 164-127
  • January 29, 2014: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 3/6/2014 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 3/6/2014 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 18, 2014: Executive Session: 3/18/2014 10:30 AM LOB 202 (Time Change)
  • March 19, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 25, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Sylvia)
  • March 26, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA RC 238-66
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 22, 2014: Hearing: 4/22/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 21, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/21/2014; Chapter 0231; Effective Date 1/1/2015

Laws It Would Change

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