SB 549-FN (2016): relative to public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure projects and establishing the public-private infrastructure oversight commission.

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SB 549-FN (2016)

relative to public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure projects and establishing the public-private infrastructure oversight commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0904s). The committee's amendment (0904s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2016-0933s), offered by Sen. Stiles, was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 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 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2016. The committee held work sessions on April 12, 2016 and April 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1606h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1606h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2120e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 16, 2016, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on August 15, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 30, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 19, 2016, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0904s and 0933s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1606h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1606h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 1, 2016: Hearing: 03/01/2016, Room 103, LOB, 01:30 pm; SC7
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0904s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0904s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Stiles Floor Amendment #2016-0933s , AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0904s and 0933s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • March 29, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 01:15 PM LOB 201
  • March 30, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/30/2016 01:00 PM LOB 201
  • April 5, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • April 12, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB 201
  • April 19, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/19/2016 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1606h (NT) for 05/11/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1606h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1606h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Stiles Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1606h, NT, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2120e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2120e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/2016; Chapter 0276; Effective 08/15/2016

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