SB 527 (1996): establishing a committee to study methods of promoting competition among water utilities.

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SB 527 (1996)

establishing a committee to study methods of promoting competition among water utilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Rep. D. White (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 1996, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 14, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P3
  • February 15, 1996: HEARING FEB15 08:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB21 (VOTE 4-0)
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ9,P96 + 111
  • March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ34,P1214
  • March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • March 28, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED; HJ47,P1597
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0058

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