HB 197 (1995): authorizing the formation of a water district to address water issues on the seacoast.

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HB 197 (1995)

authorizing the formation of a water district to address water issues on the seacoast.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 1995 and January 25, 1995. 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 February 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 7, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 1995, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1995, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • January 18, 1995, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • January 25, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • February 21, 1995, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ9,P122
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/04/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 11, 1995: HEARING JAN11 02:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • January 18, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN18 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • January 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 08:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • January 26, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB02 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • January 26, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1039>(NEW TITLE); HC14,P263-264
  • February 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P356 + 361
  • February 7, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ3,P37
  • February 21, 1995: HEARING FEB21 10:40 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR13
  • April 13, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ13,P221 + 234
  • April 13, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ13,P237
  • April 25, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1630
  • May 3, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/03/95 EFF: 05/03/95 CHAP.0042

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