HB 288 (1999): relative to the committee to study land management, protection of farmland, rural character, environmental quality and sprawl.

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HB 288 (1999)

relative to the committee to study land management, protection of farmland, rural character, environmental quality and sprawl.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1999, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • March 2, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, Rm303,LOB
  • April 15, 1999, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 20, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric; HJ15, p184
  • January 19, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/19/1999 due on
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 09 10:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 2, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 2 2:00 Rm303,LOB
  • March 4, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (Vote 17-1;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p602 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Environment
  • April 15, 1999: Hearing, 4/15/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • April 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 4/20/99
  • April 20, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA ,VV
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ47, p1103
  • April 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 5, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/1999 Eff: 5/5/1999 Chap.0023
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Pignatelli, Fernald, Below, Russman, Johnson
  • March 31, 2000: Regular Meeting April 17, Room 302, LOB, 2:00 p.m

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