HB 389 (1997): relative to the water protection assistance program within the office of state planning.
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HB 389 (1997)
relative to the water protection assistance program within the office of state planning.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 196
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 work sessions on February 13, 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 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 196 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patten (Carr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10)
- Rep. Metzger (Ches 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- February 13, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- March 4, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- April 30, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
- May 1, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P253
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 01:15 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 13, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB13 09:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 6, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0601>; HC36,P894
- March 18, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ40A,P1175 + HJ40C,P1253
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ10,P181
- April 1, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR16 09:00 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- April 10, 1997: //CANCELLED//RESCHEDULED HEARING APR30 09:00 RM102,LOB FOR: EN
- April 21, 1997: RE-RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY01 09:00 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 4-0)
- May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P394 + 409
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P497
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0196