SB 114-FN (1991): requiring a report on certain water laws.

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SB 114-FN (1991)

requiring a report on certain water laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 184

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 14, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 1991. The committee held a work session on April 24, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1991 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1991, making it Chapter 184 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Bass (SD11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1991, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM209,LOB
  • April 16, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 24, 1991, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 14, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT
  • January 30, 1991: HEARING JAN30 02:00 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
  • March 14, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC16,P15
  • March 14, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P84-85 + 98
  • March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ60,P1368
  • March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY07
  • April 16, 1991: HEARING APR16 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • April 24, 1991: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR24 03:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES,REC & DEV
  • May 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • May 14, 1991: PASSED; HJ78,P1809 + 1839
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P416
  • May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
  • May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 07/26/91 CHAP.0184

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