HB 1578 (2016): relative to the maintenance of private roads.
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HB 1578 (2016)
relative to the maintenance of private roads.
- Status: Killed
- 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 21, 2016. The committee held work sessions on February 4, 2016, February 18, 2016 and March 1, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Rick Christie (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Peggy McCarthy (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- February 4, 2016, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- February 18, 2016, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 1, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
- February 4, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/04/2016 11:30 AM LOB 201
- February 18, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2016 12:00 PM LOB 201
- March 1, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 11:00 AM LOB 201
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 181 (2017): relative to the maintenance of private roads abutting residential properties.