SB 533 (1994): prohibiting any person from altering or removing any sand or vegetation from any sand dune without a permit from the wetlands board.

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SB 533 (1994)

prohibiting any person from altering or removing any sand or vegetation from any sand dune without a permit from the wetlands board.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 26

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 8, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws. It took effect on April 22, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21)
  • Rep. Keans (Straf 16)
  • Rep. Hurst (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P8
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 7, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB08
  • February 7, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4716>; SC8,P4-5
  • February 8, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P80-81 + 95
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ26,P755
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • March 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 24, 1994: 03/24/94 ENROLLED; SJ10,P272
  • March 31, 1994: PASSED; HJ45,P1473 + 1486
  • March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
  • April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 04/22/94 CHAP.0026

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