SB 38-FN (2017): making an appropriation to the department of transportation for local highway aid and aid for municipal bridges, relative to distribution of highway aid, and relative to red list bridges.

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SB 38-FN (2017)

making an appropriation to the department of transportation for local highway aid and aid for municipal bridges, relative to distribution of highway aid, and relative to red list bridges.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 227

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0897s). The committee's amendment (2017-0897s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2017 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2017-1311h). The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1437h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1437h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 4, 2017 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on May 11, 2017, May 16, 2017 and May 23, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 24, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1998h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1998h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2017, making it Chapter 227 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • April 11, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 18, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • May 11, 2017, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 16, 2017, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 23, 2017, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • May 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 4, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1437h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1998h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Finance
  • January 17, 2017: Hearing: 01/17/2017, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0897s , 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0897s , AA, VV; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0897s, RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • April 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/11/2017 01:00 PM LOB 201
  • April 11, 2017: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2017-1311h : 04/11/2017 01:15 PM LOB 201
  • April 18, 2017: Executive Session: 04/18/2017 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1437h (NT) for 05/04/2017 (Vote 16-1; RC)
  • May 4, 2017: Amendment #2017-1437h : AA VV 05/04/2017
  • May 4, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1437h: MA VV 05/04/2017
  • May 4, 2017: Referred to Finance 05/04/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Division II Work Session: 05/11/2017 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • May 16, 2017: Division II Work Session: 05/16/2017 11:00 AM LOB 209
  • May 23, 2017: Division II Work Session: 05/23/2017 10:00 AM LOB 209
  • May 24, 2017: Executive Session: 05/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1998h for 06/01/2017 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-1998h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1998h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Daniels Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 11, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2017; Chapter 0227
  • July 12, 2017: I. Section 3-6 Effective 07/01/2017
  • July 12, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 07/11/2017

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