SB 400 (2018): relative to traveler information signs on highways.

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SB 400 (2018)

relative to traveler information signs on highways.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0755s). The committee's amendment (2018-0755s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 28, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 28, 2018, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 10, 2018: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • April 10, 2018, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0755s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 6, 2018: Hearing: 02/06/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0755s , 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0755s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0755s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:00 AM LOB 201
  • March 28, 2018: Executive Session: 03/28/2018 03:00 PM LOB 201
  • April 10, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/10/2018 01:00 PM LOB 201
  • April 10, 2018: Executive Session: 04/10/2018 LOB 201
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 04/19/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/19/2018

Laws It Would Change

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