HB 1238 (1998): establishing a committee to study ways to manage land use and to preserve and protect the state's farmland, rural and community character, and environmental quality against low density sprawl and the loss of sense of place.

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HB 1238 (1998)

establishing a committee to study ways to manage land use and to preserve and protect the state's farmland, rural and community character, and environmental quality against low density sprawl and the loss of sense of place.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 1998 and February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1998, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws. It took effect on June 18, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Richardson (Ches 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13)
  • Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
  • February 3, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM303,LOB :E&A (REP MELCHER)
  • February 10, 1998, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House M and Cg and E and a, RM303,LOB
  • April 15, 1998, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ3,P100
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 1:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV & AGRIC
  • February 3, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 11:00 RM303,LOB :E&A (REP MELCHER)
  • February 10, 1998: JT SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB10 1:00 RM303,LOB FOR: M&CG + E&A
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0773>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P791-792
  • March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1100-1101 + 1167
  • March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ5,P123
  • April 15, 1998: HEARING APR15 9:20 RM102,LOB FOR: ENRIVON
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY14 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 11, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1681>; SC32,P8
  • May 14, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P349 + 371
  • May 28, 1998: HOUSE CONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP MUSLER MA VV; HJ51,P2039
  • June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
  • June 5, 1998: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • June 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/98 EFF: 06/18/98 CHAP.0197

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