HB 347-FN-A-LOCAL (2018): making an appropriation for rural bus service.
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HB 347-FN-A-LOCAL (2018)
making an appropriation for rural bus service.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on September 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–6 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 3, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 3.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Raymond Gagnon (D - Sull 5)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)
- Rep. Francis Gauthier (R - Sull 3)
- Rep. Thomas Laware (R - Sull 8)
- Rep. Virginia Irwin (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. James Grenier (R - Sull 7)
- Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5)
- Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2017, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- February 1, 2017: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- September 21, 2017: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- September 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- October 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB201
Votes
- January 3, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 01:15 PM LOB 201
- February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 LOB 201
- February 1, 2017: Retained in Committee
- September 21, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 09/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 201
- September 21, 2017: Executive Session: 09/21/2017 LOB 201
- January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 01/03/2018 (Vote 10-6; RC)
- January 3, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/03/2018
- October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB201
- October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-3)