SB 49 (1993): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a commercial shellfish and oyster aquaculture program.

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SB 49 (1993)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a commercial shellfish and oyster aquaculture program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 209 of the session laws. It took effect on June 9, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 24, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB

Votes

  • February 4, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P24
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 3, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB04
  • February 4, 1993: SEN HOLLINGWORTH FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P41 + 46
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ36,P853
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 24, 1993: HEARING MAR24 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • April 14, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR22 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 16, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2276>; HC5,P1331-1332
  • April 22, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ61,P1506 + 1526
  • May 11, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ17,P306
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ84,P1940
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P486
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 06/09/93 CHAP.0209

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