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SB 621-FN-LOCAL (1996)

relative to the dam safety program in the department of environmental services and making an appropriation therefor; legalizing the Kingston town meeting; reinstating the corporate charter of Country Squire Realty Associates, Inc.; extendi

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 282

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 15, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The committee held work sessions on March 27, 1996 and April 3, 1996. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 24–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 282 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Johnson (SD3) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
  • March 14, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 27, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM301,LOB :RR&D
  • April 3, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 9, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 23, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ1,P10
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 01:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • February 14, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB15 (VOTE 5-1)
  • February 14, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4944>; SC9,P6
  • February 15, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P91 + 95
  • March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ34,P1215
  • March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/10/96
  • March 5, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR13 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 14, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR14 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 14, 1996: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR20 09:00 RM301,LOB FOR: R
  • March 27, 1996: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR27 01:30 RM301,LOB :RR&D
  • April 3, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR03 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • April 3, 1996: DUE DATE CHANGED TO 04/11/96
  • April 9, 1996: HEARING ON PROP AM APR09 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-2)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5614>(NEW TITLE); HC50,P1681
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV;HJ56,P1876-7
  • April 23, 1996: HEARING APR23 11:00 RM100, ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • May 2, 1996: FIN COMM MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY08 (VOTE 24-0;CC)
  • May 2, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<5904>(NEW TITLE); HC58,P1941-1942
  • May 8, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ62,P1999-2000 + 2014
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ24,P472
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P536
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2114
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 06/10/96* CHAP.0282

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