HB 1656-FN-A-LOCAL (2022): establishing a road usage registration fee and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 1656-FN-A-LOCAL (2022)
establishing a road usage registration fee and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 17, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1656 on Table” on a division vote 309–29, on a motion by Rep. Graham.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Somssich (D - Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
- Rep. Gerald Ward (D - Rock 28)
- Rep. Joan Hamblet (D - Rock 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
- January 19, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
- January 27, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
- January 27, 2022, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
Votes
- February 17, 2022, House: Lay HB1656 on Table — yeas 309, nays 29, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 19, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/19/2022 10:30 am LOB 201-203
- January 19, 2022: Executive Session: 01/19/2022 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
- January 27, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/27/2022 09:30 am LOB 201-203
- January 27, 2022: Executive Session: 01/27/2022 11:00 PM LOB 201-203
- February 2, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 22-0; CC)
- February 17, 2022: Lay HB1656 on Table (Rep. Graham): MA DV 309-29 02/17/2022
- March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Somssich) 02/16/2022