HB 1568-FN-A (2016): relative to prepaid road tolls for electric vehicles.

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HB 1568-FN-A (2016)

relative to prepaid road tolls for electric vehicles.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee held a work session on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 and February 3, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0335h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0335h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 222–95. On February 11, 2016 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 19 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB201
  • January 26, 2016, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • February 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 1, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 21, 2016, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0335h — yeas 222, nays 95, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 11:00 AM LOB201
  • January 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/26/2016 12:00 PM LOB 201
  • February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0335h (NT) for 02/10/2016 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • February 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-0335h : AA VV 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0335h: MA DV 222-95 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Referred to Ways and Means 02/11/2016
  • March 1, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/01/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 15, 2016: Executive Session: 03/15/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 23, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/23/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 23, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/23/2016
  • September 21, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2016 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 12, 2016: Executive Session: 10/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 19-0)

Laws It Would Change

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