SB 161 (1989): authorizing regional agreements for water resources management and protection plans.
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SB 161 (1989)
authorizing regional agreements for water resources management and protection plans.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 105
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On April 11, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 1989, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Dupont (SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
- Sen. Krasker (SD24)
- Sen. McLane (SD15)
- Sen. Preston (SD23)
- Rep. Blanchard (Rock 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 212LOB
- March 30, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV. REC & ENV
- January 17, 1989: HEARING 1/17/89 2:00 RM 212LOB FOR:DEV.REC.& ENV
- February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- March 30, 1989: HEARING 03/30/89 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
- March 31, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/11/89 VOTE (15-0 cc)
- April 11, 1989: PASSED; HJ69, P2075 + 2091
- April 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
- April 20, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ72, P2204
- May 1, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/01/89 EFF: 6/30/89 CHAP: 105