HB 307 (1997): relative to the adoption of local river corridor management plans by planning boards.

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HB 307 (1997)

relative to the adoption of local river corridor management plans by planning boards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1997. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 3, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 21, 1997, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on June 20, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. L. Pratt (Coos 4)
  • Rep. Schotanus (Sull 3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 12, 1997, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P250
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 28, 1997: HEARING JAN28 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • February 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB04 09:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:FEB19 VOTE (15-0;CC)
  • February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0206>; HC23,P443
  • February 19, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P489-490 + 508
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P112
  • March 12, 1997: HEARING MAR12 09:15 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 17, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR20 (VOTE 3-1)
  • March 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ9,P161 + 164
  • April 2, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ47,P1452
  • April 3, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ11,P230
  • April 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/21/97 EFF: 06/20/97 CHAP.0007

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