SB 188 (2019): relative to shore lights.

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SB 188 (2019)

relative to shore lights.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2019, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2019, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 14, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 5, 2019: Hearing: 03/05/2019, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/14/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Transportation
  • April 30, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 203
  • May 14, 2019: Executive Session: 05/14/2019 10:00 am LOB 203
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/23/2019 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 18, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/2019; Chapter 0090; Effective 06/18/2019

Laws It Would Change

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