HB 252 (1993): allowing the wetlands board to adopt rules to expedite the permitting process for minimum impact projects.

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HB 252 (1993)

allowing the wetlands board to adopt rules to expedite the permitting process for minimum impact projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 30

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 8, 1993, making it Chapter 30 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Teschner (Graf 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Ham (Graf 4)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 18, 1993, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ8,P111
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 21, 1993: HEARING JAN21 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1335>; HC20A,P369
  • February 18, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ24,P503-504 + 538
  • March 4, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ8,P137
  • March 18, 1993: HEARING MAR18 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 24, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR25
  • March 25, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ11,P216 + 221
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1162
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ12,P227
  • April 8, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/08/93 EFF: 06/07/93 CHAP.0030

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