HB 693 (1997): establishing a committee to examine water quality issues.

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HB 693 (1997)

establishing a committee to examine water quality issues.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–5. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 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 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 213 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Martin (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6)
  • Rep. Merritt (Straf 8)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • May 6, 1997, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P281
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 27, 1997: HEARING FEB27 10:15 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 11-5)
  • March 13, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0743>; HC36,P962-963
  • March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
  • March 19, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ42,P1297 + 1315
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ10,P183
  • May 6, 1997: HEARING MAY06 01:40 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 5-0)
  • May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1311>(NEW TITLE); SC36,P17-18
  • May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P313-314 + 317
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP ROYCE MA VV; HJ70,P2008
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0213

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