HB 181 (1997): prohibiting the sale or distribution of exotic aquatic weeds and increasing certain fees.
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HB 181 (1997)
prohibiting the sale or distribution of exotic aquatic weeds and increasing certain fees.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 185
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 20, 1997 and March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lamach (Merr 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- February 20, 1997, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- March 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- March 26, 1997, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ10,P156
- January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 02:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0647>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P683-684
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1093-1094 + 1110
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ8,P153
- March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 09:15 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1312>; SC36,P11
- May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P305 + 317
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP ROYCE MA MVV; HJ70,P2005
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0185