SB 18 (1989): relative to forest and brush fires and enforcement powers of the division of forests and lands.

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SB 18 (1989)

relative to forest and brush fires and enforcement powers of the division of forests and lands.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. A floor amendment () was adopted on February 7, 1989, changing the text of the bill. On February 7, 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 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 9, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Bond (SD1) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 212LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV,REC & ENV
  • January 10, 1989: HEARING 1/10/89 11:00 RM 212LOB FOR:DEV.REC.& ENV
  • February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • February 7, 1989: NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION
  • February 7, 1989: RECONSIDERATION ADOPTED
  • February 7, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED
  • February 7, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • February 7, 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 28, 1989: HEARING 03/28/89 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • April 14, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/20 VOTE (14-0cc)
  • April 20, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ72, P2191 + 2202
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; HJ83, P2568
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 396
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/23/89 CHAP: 214

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