HB 336 (1997): clarifying certain definitions relating to dams.
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HB 336 (1997)
clarifying certain definitions relating to dams.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 51
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 February 4, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 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 April 9, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 51 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
- Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)
- Rep. Golden (Belk 5)
- Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- February 18, 1997, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM 305LOB :RESOURCES
- April 9, 1997, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P251
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 18, 1997: SUBCOM WK SESS FEB18 2:30 RM 305LOB :RESOURCES
- February 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- February 26, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0370>; HC28,P573
- March 5, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ33,P775 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ8,P158
- March 20, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR02 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 9, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR09 08:30 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P249 + 272
- May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
- May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
- May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 07/18/97 CHAP.0051