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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SB 81 (1995)

clarifying the authority of the department of environmental services to levy administrative fines and relative to dams, mills, and flowage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 217

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 with changes. On February 7, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 committee held work sessions on March 23, 1995 and April 24, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1995 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 1995, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • March 21, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • March 23, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • March 28, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM207,LOB
  • April 24, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 7, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1995, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P27
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 11:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • February 2, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB07
  • February 2, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1121>; SC8,P4
  • February 7, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM 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 04/26/95
  • March 21, 1995: HEARING MAR21 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 22, 1995: <NOTE TIME CHANGE> SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR28 01:00 RM207,LOB
  • March 23, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR23 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 24, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR24 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 26, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY02 (VOTE 15-1)
  • April 26, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2308>(NEW TITLE); HC58,P1616-1617
  • May 2, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ63,P1759-1761 + 1781
  • May 11, 1995: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ19,P334
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P531
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2040
  • June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 08/11/95* CHAP.0217

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 55 (1995): clarifying the administrative powers of the department of environmental services relative to dams, mills, and flowage.
  • HB 112 (1995): clarifying the administrative powers of the department of environmental services relative to dams, mills and flowage.

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