HB 536 (1997): requiring certain dam owners to develop emergency action plans, prohibiting the construction of any dam without a permit and clarifying the process for issuing orders for dam repair.
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HB 536 (1997)
requiring certain dam owners to develop emergency action plans, prohibiting the construction of any dam without a permit and clarifying the process for issuing orders for dam repair.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Administration
- Chapter law: 178
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 25, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–4. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 22, 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 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 17, 1997, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
- Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
- Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)
- Rep. Golden (Belk 5)
- Sen. Fraser (SD4)
- Sen. Johnson (SD3)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- February 27, 1997, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
- April 9, 1997, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P259
- February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/06/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 02:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 27, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB27 02:15 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-4)
- March 5, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0516>; HC32,P699
- March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ38A,P1072 + 1109
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ8,P154
- April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 08:50 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRON
- May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 4-0)
- May 19, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1417>; SC39,P8
- May 22, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P394 + 409
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP ROYCE MA VV; HJ70,P2007
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P593
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2098
- June 17, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/17/97 EFF: 08/16/97 CHAP.0178