HB 560-FN (1998): relative to penalties for introduction of boats and seaplanes from waters infested with milfoil or zebra mussels into clean lakes or ponds.

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HB 560-FN (1998)

relative to penalties for introduction of boats and seaplanes from waters infested with milfoil or zebra mussels into clean lakes or ponds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

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 13, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 20, 1997 and March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the bill was referred to the Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held work sessions on September 24, 1997 and October 9, 1997. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 10–7. On January 15, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lovett (Graf 6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. French (Merr 3)
  • Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
  • Rep. W. Williams (Graf 3)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 20, 1997, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • September 24, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB :RES REC & DEV
  • October 9, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB :RR&D

Votes

  • January 15, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ17,P260
  • February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 13, 1997: HEARING FEB13 01:15 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 02:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:00 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ38,P1014
  • September 24, 1997: RE-REFER SUBCOM WORK SESS SEPT24 11:00 RM305,LOB :RES REC & DEV
  • October 9, 1997: RE-REFER SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT09 10:00 RM305,LOB :RR&D
  • October 21, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT ITL FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 10-7)
  • October 21, 1997: RE-REF MIN REPORT REF FOR STUDY
  • January 15, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ6,P307

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