SB 139-FN (1991): relative to preventing damage to underground utility installations.
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SB 139-FN (1991)
relative to preventing damage to underground utility installations.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Executive Departments
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
- Chapter law: 151
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 7, 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 Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 1991 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1991, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB
- April 10, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
Votes
- March 7, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
- February 13, 1991: HEARING FEB13 11:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
- March 6, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR07
- March 7, 1991: COMM AM, AL VV; SEN CURRIER FL AM (NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P72-73
- March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ60,P1368
- March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY07
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 01:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
- May 2, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY09 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
- May 9, 1991: PASSED; HJ74,P1721 + 1743
- May 14, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ24,P327
- May 14, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ80,P1852
- May 20, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0151