HJR 4 (1993): stating that it is the intent of the general court that the division of public health services and the fish and game department protect the water quality of shellfish producing waters and restore shellfish resources to the public as soon as possible.

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HJR 4 (1993)

stating that it is the intent of the general court that the division of public health services and the fish and game department protect the water quality of shellfish producing waters and restore shellfish resources to the public as soon as possible.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 251

The Story

It was introduced on April 1, 1993 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0. On April 15, 1993 the House voted to adopt it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 19, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 25, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Herbert Drake (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Charles Felch

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 14, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • May 13, 1993, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 15, 1993, House: Adopt — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • April 1, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ52,P1249
  • April 13, 1993: REPORT: NO RECOMMENDATION FOR APR15
  • April 14, 1993: HEARING APR14 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 15, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR15 (VOTE 11-0)
  • April 15, 1993: ADOPTED VV; HJ58,P1433 + 1434
  • April 20, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ15,P283
  • May 13, 1993: HEARING MAY13 10:15 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • May 18, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY19
  • May 18, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2811>; SC35,P15
  • May 19, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P384 + 452
  • May 25, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DRAKE MA VV; HJ84,P1938
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P487
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1985
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 CHAP.0251

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