SB 55 (1995): clarifying the administrative powers of the department of environmental services relative to dams, mills, and flowage.

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SB 55 (1995)

clarifying the administrative powers of the department of environmental services relative to dams, mills, and flowage.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 9, 1995 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • March 21, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 7, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P25
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • February 2, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP FEB07
  • February 7, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ3,P38 + 42
  • February 9, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ25,P524
  • February 14, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/14/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
  • March 21, 1995: HEARING MAR21 10:45 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • May 3, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY09 (VOTE 14-2;CC)
  • May 9, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ66,P1831

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 81 (1995): clarifying the authority of the department of environmental services to levy administrative fines and relative to dams, mills, and flowage.

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