SB 3-FN (2014): eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack.
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SB 3-FN (2014)
eliminating certain ramp tolls on the Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0766s). The committee's amendment (0766s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 3, 2013 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 22, 2013 and May 29, 2013. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on September 4, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on October 23, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 9, 2014. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 201–72.
Sponsors
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Kathleen Stroud (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Brenda Grady (D - Hills 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2013, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
- May 7, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- May 22, 2013: executive session, House Public Works and Highways
- May 29, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- September 4, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 23, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 23, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0766s, NT — voice vote, passed
- February 6, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 201, nays 72, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
- February 12, 2013: Hearing: 2/12/13, Room 103, SH, 9:45 a.m.; SC8
- March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0766s, NT, 3/14/13; SC11
- March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0766s, NT, AA, VV
- March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0766s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public Works and Highways; HJ35, PG.1191
- May 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 5/7/2013 1:30 PM LOB 201
- May 22, 2013: Executive Session: 5/22/2013 LOB 201 12:00 PM ==Or At House Session Lunch Break==
- May 29, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 5/29/2013 11:00 AM LOB 201
- May 29, 2013: Retained in Committee
- September 4, 2013: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 9/4/2013 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 23, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 201
- October 23, 2013: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/23/2013 11:00 AM LOB 201
- November 13, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 8 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- January 9, 2014: Removed from Consent Calandar (Rep. Notter)
- February 6, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate MA RC 201-72