HB 1196-FN (1990): relative to sand dunes and establishing a study committee relative to wetlands board matters.

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HB 1196-FN (1990)

relative to sand dunes and establishing a study committee relative to wetlands board matters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 83

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 4, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 1990 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 15, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On March 27, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 3, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 10, 1990, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws. It took effect on April 10, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Vartanian (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 4, 1990, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 7, 1990, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM 209,LOB

Votes

  • March 27, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ7,P236
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 4, 1990: HEARING JAN04 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES,REC&DEV
  • February 8, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB14 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1990: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC32,P988
  • February 14, 1990: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1268-1269 + 1306
  • February 15, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV REC & ENV
  • March 7, 1990: HEARING 3/7/90 10:15 RM 209,LOB FOR: DEV REC & ENV
  • March 15, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 15, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 27, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DICKINSON MA VV; HJ49,P1542
  • April 3, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1709
  • April 3, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 10, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/10/90 EFF: 04/10/90 CHAP. 0083

Laws It Would Change

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