SB 128 (1994): relative to the recodification of the forestry laws.

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SB 128 (1994)

relative to the recodification of the forestry laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 4, 1993 the bill was referred to the Environment committee. The committee held a work session on November 17, 1993. On January 20, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 3, 1994 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held public hearings on March 3, 1994 and March 9, 1994. The committee held a work session on March 29, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 10, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Burnham (Ches 8)
  • Rep. Martin (Hills 34)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 1993, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • November 17, 1993, 11:00 AM: work session, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 3, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 9, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 29, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • January 20, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P29
  • February 10, 1993: HEARING FEB10 02:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 3, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR04
  • March 4, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1817>(NEW TITLE); SC16,P30-31
  • March 4, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, SEN PIGNATELLI MA VV; SJ8,P163-164
  • November 17, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION NOV17 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • January 19, 1994: RE-REF COMM REPORT OTP/AM JAN20
  • January 19, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4130>(NEW TITLE); SC4,P5
  • January 20, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ2,P31-32 + 37
  • February 3, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P491
  • February 4, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/03/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • March 9, 1994: CONTINUED HEARING MAR09 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES,REC&DEV
  • March 29, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR29 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • April 21, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR28 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 21, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5772>; HC52,P1695
  • April 28, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ58,P1853 + 1859
  • May 10, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ15,P375
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 05/27/94 CHAP.0231

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