HB 1718-FN (2018): relative to surveillance on the public ways of the state.

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HB 1718-FN (2018)

relative to surveillance on the public ways of the state.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 169–148. On March 22, 2018 the House adopted “Reconsider HB 1718” on a division vote 174–159, on a motion by Rep. Barry. On March 22, 2018 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a division vote 156–176. A floor amendment (2018-1115h), offered by Rep. Kurk, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 183–152. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 10, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 169, nays 148, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Reconsider HB 1718 — yeas 174, nays 159, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 156, nays 176, failed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1115h — yeas 183, nays 152, passed
  • April 26, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 203
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 169-148 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Reconsider HB 1718 (Rep. Barry): MA DV 174-159 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MF DV 156-176 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: FLAM #2018-1115h (NT) (Rep. Kurk): AA VV 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1115h: MA DV 183-152 03/22/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 10, 2018: Hearing: 04/10/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/26/2018

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