SB 532 (1996): relative to the creation and recordation of groundwater management zones.

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SB 532 (1996)

relative to the creation and recordation of groundwater management zones.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 266

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 7, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee held a work session on April 3, 1996. 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 April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 30, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6114) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM104,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P3
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
  • March 6, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR07 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 6, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5238>(NEW TITLE); SC13,P3-5
  • March 7, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P156-157 + 192
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ40,P1456 (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/14/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 27, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP BEACH)
  • April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 11, 1996: CORRECTED PROP COMM AM<5676>; HC51,P1732
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1787 + 1810
  • April 30, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ21,P385
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6114>, AA VV; SJ25,P554
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 08/09/96 CHAP.0266

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