HB 128 (2017): requiring pedestrians to obey signals at railroad grade crossings.
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HB 128 (2017)
requiring pedestrians to obey signals at railroad grade crossings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2017 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 February 2, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ed Comeau (R - Carr 5)
- Rep. Bill Nelson (R - Carr 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2017, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- January 18, 2017, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- February 2, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Transportation
- January 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/11/2017 01:30 PM LOB 203
- January 18, 2017: Executive Session: 01/18/2017 03:00 PM LOB 203
- February 2, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/02/2017 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- February 2, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/02/2017