SB 80 (2015): establishing a committee on rail trails.

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SB 80 (2015)

establishing a committee on rail trails.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 116

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0040s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0040s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2015 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 March 4, 2015 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2015. The committee held work sessions on March 31, 2015 and April 7, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1217h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1217h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1217h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1635) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-1635e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 8, 2015, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2015, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 18, 2015, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 31, 2015, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • January 29, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0040s — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1217h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1217h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • January 20, 2015: Hearing: 1/20/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC6
  • January 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0040s, 1/29/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • January 29, 2015: Committee Amendment 0040s, AA, VV
  • January 29, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0040s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 18, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/18/2015 11:30 AM LOB 305
  • March 24, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/24/2015 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • March 24, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 3/24/2015 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • March 31, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/31/2015 11:15 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/7/2015 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Executive Session: 4/7/2015 LOB 305
  • April 9, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1217h for Apr 15 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 15, 2015: Amendment #1217h: AA VV
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1217h: MA VV
  • April 30, 2015: Sen. Stiles Concurs with House Amendment #1217h, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1635-EBA: AA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 14, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-1635e Adopted, VV, NT, (In recess of 5/14/2015)
  • May 21, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/21/2015)
  • June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2015; Chapter 0116; Effective 06/08/2015

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