Tourist Train Development Authority; created. (SB819)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✓ |
Passed Committee |
✓ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
✗ |
Signed by Governor |
✗ |
Became Law |
Description
Tourist Train Development Authority. Reinstates the Authority and its board, repealed by the General Assembly in 2011, which will consist of representatives from the governing bodies of Tazewell County, the Town of Bluefield, and the Town of Pocahontas; four citizen members from Tazewell County; and two legislators. The Authority's powers are similar to those that other authorities possess. The Authority may also cooperate with any private or governmental entity in the state of West Virginia in the development of a tourist train. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/27/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100878D |
| 12/27/2012 | Referred to Committee on Local Government |
| 01/22/2013 | Reported from Local Government (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/24/2013 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/25/2013 | Read second time and engrossed |
| 01/28/2013 | Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/02/2013 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/02/2013 | Read first time |
| 02/02/2013 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
| 02/11/2013 | Assigned CC & T sub: #1 |
| 02/13/2013 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N) |
| 02/15/2013 | Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (18-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/18/2013 | Read second time |
| 02/19/2013 | Read third time |
| 02/19/2013 | Passed House (59-Y 38-N) |
| 02/19/2013 | VOTE: PASSAGE (59-Y 38-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/22/2013 | Enrolled |
| 02/22/2013 | Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB819ER) |
| 02/22/2013 | Signed by Speaker |
| 02/23/2013 | Signed by President |
| 03/25/2013 | G Vetoed by Governor |
| 04/02/2013 | Placed on Calendar |
| 04/03/2013 | Senate sustained Governor's veto |